Improved Redstreak

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

The actual origin of this variety appears to be unknown. Known to have been in existence in the 1940s. A bitter sharp variety.

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

Accession No.
1989 - 092   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Improved Redstreak

Size
medium-large ^a

Type
Cider ^a

Shape
Broad globose conical ^a

Height
63.30 mm ^a

Width
70.40 mm ^a

Ribbing
weak-medium ^a

Crown
weak ^a

Ground Colour
Yellow ^a

Over Colour
Red ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^a

Russet
low ^a

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.