Broadleaf Norman
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Presumed to be of UK origin. A fairly heavy cropping variety producing fruit of a sweet and slightly bitter taste. Makes good cider.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Broadleaf Norman
Flowering time
12th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
24th May 90% petal fall
Size
small 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Globose conical 1
Height
51.50 mm 1
Width
57.62 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
medium 1
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
medium 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/washed out 1
Russet
low 1
Greasiness
Strong 1
Firmness
soft 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register