Rank Thorn

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Synonyms:
Rankthorne

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat globose 2

Height
66.00 mm 2

Width
79.00 mm 2

Ribbing
strong 2

Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
very low 2

Greasiness
Medium 2

Firmness
soft 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1951 - 228   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1951 from Westmorland, England. Fruits have rather soft, white flesh.

Accession name
Rank Thorn

Flowering time
11th May 10% flowering
16th May Full (80%) flowering
24th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September 1

Accession No.
2005 - 006   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Rankthorn

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register