Vilberie

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A French variety introduced to Herefordshire by the Woolhope Naturalist Field Club at the end of the 19th Century. Trees are vigorous with an open spreading habit. Appears to be susceptible to mildew. Produces a full bittersweet cider with a good full-bodied flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Accession No.
1989 - 118   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Vilberie

Flowering time
21st May 10% flowering
24th May Full (80%) flowering
1st June 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid November 1

Size
small-medium 1

Type
Cider 1

Shape
Flat globose 1

Height
39.80 mm 1

Width
41.50 mm 1

Ribbing
strong 1

Crown
weak 1

Ground Colour
Yellow 1

Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1

Over Colour
Orange 1

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/mottled 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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