Dessert apple
Originated in Somerset, England. Described in 1884. Fruits have tender, yellowish flesh with a subacid flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Sizelarge b
TypeDessert b
ShapeFlat b
Height57.00 mm b
Width76.00 mm b
Ribbingabsent b
Ground ColourWhitish yellow b
Over ColourOrange b
Flesh ColourYellowish b
Accession name Shoreditch White
Flowering time 5th May 10% flowering 10th May Full (80%) flowering17th 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References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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