Dessert apple
Originated in Somerset, England. Described in 1884. Fruits have tender, yellowish flesh with a subacid flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Sizelarge 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeFlat 2
Height57.00 mm 2
Width76.00 mm 2
Ribbingabsent 2
Ground ColourWhitish yellow 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Flesh ColourYellowish 2
Accession name Shoreditch White
Flowering time 5th May 10% flowering 10th May Full (80%) flowering17th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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