Pomeroy of Somerset

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the UK. Described in 1851. Fruits have firm, crisp, yellow flesh with a sweet, rich flavour.

Synonyms:
Jenny Oubury, Old Pomeroy, Pome-roy, Pomeroy, Sweet Pomeroy, Taunton, The Old Pomeroy

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Accession No.
1929 - 027   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Pomeroy of Somerset

Flowering time
6th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
23rd May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October 1

Size
medium 1

Type
Dessert 1

Shape
Ellipsoid 1

Ribbing
weak-medium 1

Ground Colour
Green yellow 1

Over Colour
Orange 1

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1

Russet
very low 1

Firmness
firm 1

Crunch
crisp 1

Flesh Colour
Yellowish 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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