Culinary / Dessert apple
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizelarge 2
TypeCulinary / Dessert 2
ShapeConical 2
Height64.00 mm 2
Width76.00 mm 2
Ribbingmedium 2
Ground ColourWhitish yellow 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Russetvery low 2
GreasinessWeak 2
Flesh ColourCream 2
Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1905. Fruits have rather loose-textured, tender, cream flesh with a sweetish flavour.
Accession name Surprise (Veitch)
Flowering time 10th May 10% flowering 15th May Full (80%) flowering22nd 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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