Royal Somerset (Copas)
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Believed to be of Somerset origin. Described as a traditional dual purpose apple that can be used for cooking or cider making. Long Ashton Research station reported that this variety made a first class medium sharp cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Royal Somerset
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late October 1
Size
large 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
58.90 mm 1
Width
75.93 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Weak 1
Firmness
soft 1
Juiciness
juicy 1
Flesh Colour
Yellowish 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register