Rivers' Nonsuch
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originally selected by Rivers Nurseries, Sawbridgeworth, England as a rootstock. It was known to be in existence in 1875. Fruits have crisp, yellowish flesh with a sweet, rich, perfumed flavour.
Synonyms:
River's Nonesuch Paradise, River's Nonsuch, Rivers's Nonesuch
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Truncate conical b
Ribbing
medium b
Ground Colour
Yellow b
Over Colour
Red b
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped b
Russet
very low b
Crunch
crisp b
Flesh Colour
Yellowish b
Accession name
Rivers' Nonsuch
Flowering time
5th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid September a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register