Rivers' Nonsuch
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originally selected by Rivers Nurseries, Sawbridgeworth, England as a rootstock. It was known to be in existence in 1875. Fruits have crisp, yellowish flesh with a sweet, rich, perfumed flavour.
Synonyms:
River's Nonesuch Paradise, River's Nonsuch, Rivers's Nonesuch
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Truncate conical 2
Ribbing
medium 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Russet
very low 2
Crunch
crisp 2
Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2
Accession name
Rivers' Nonsuch
Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register