Pig's Snout

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Thought to have originated in Callington, Cornwall. A dessert and cider apple

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Size
large ²

Type
Cider ²

Shape
Truncate conical ²

Ribbing
strong ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Flesh Colour
White ²

Accession No.
1992 - 125   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Pig's Snout

Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
11th May 90% petal fall

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References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register