Swaar
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Said to have been raised by Dutch settlers near Esopus on the Hudson River, USA. Recorded in 1804. Fruits have firm, fine, creamy white flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Der Schwere Apfel, Hardwich, Hardwick, Schwere Apfel, Schwerer Apfel, Suaar, Swaar Appel, Swaar Apple, Zwaar
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Flat globose 2
Height
51.00 mm 2
Width
64.00 mm 2
Ribbing
strong 2
Ground Colour
Whitish green 2
Over Colour
Purple 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2
Russet
high-very high 2
Greasiness
Medium 2
Firmness
firm 2
Coarseness
fine 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Swaar
Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
18th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Early October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register