Ringer

Culinary apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in the UK. Recorded in 1864. Fruits have tender, yellow flesh with an acid flavour.

Synonyms:
Burgess

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large ²

Type
Culinary ²

Shape
Broad globose conical ²

Height
63.00 mm ²

Width
76.00 mm ²

Ribbing
medium ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked ²

Russet
very low ²

Flesh Colour
Yellowish ²

Accession No.
1924 - 004   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Ringer

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Early September ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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