Stoke Red
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
This variety gained attention in the 1920s when surveys found trees growing in Rodney Stoke, Somerset. The trees are fairly vigorous and crop quite heavily. Produces a sharp, slightly astringent juice and a fine, sharp cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Stoke Red
Flowering time
16th May 10% flowering
18th May Full (80%) flowering
27th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid November 1
Size
small 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
39.78 mm 1
Width
49.78 mm 1
Ribbing
weak 1
Crown
weak 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
low 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register