Herefordshire Costard

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Recorded 1884 (but supposedly old). From Herefordshire, England, presumably. Possibly still in existence.

Synonyms:
Dadnor Costard, Hereford Costard

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Fruit Size
large ^a

Fruit Shape
tall, conic, concave ^a

Fruit Height
102 mm ^a

Fruit Width
89 mm ^a

Ribbing
prominent ribs at eye and on body ^a

Ground Colour
yellow ^a

Over Colour
streaked and mottled crimson ^a

Russet Type
dotted ^a

Flesh Colour
yellow or white ^a

Flesh Texture
tender ^a

Flavour
subacid or sweet ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register