Black Dabinett
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in the UK. Some trees grown in Somerset. Produces a vintage juice and a bittersweet cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Black Dabinett
Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid November 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
51.73 mm 1
Width
66.17 mm 1
Ribbing
medium 1
Crown
medium 1
Ground Colour
Green 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium-high 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register