Norfolk Royal Russet

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A russetted sport of Norfolk Royal. Discovered by Royal Airforce chaplain Rev. C.E. Wright in his garden at Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk. Fruits have crisp, firm flesh with a rich, sweet flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Accession No.
1973 - 048   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Norfolk Royal Russet Sport

Flowering time
11th May 10% flowering
16th May Full (80%) flowering
22nd May 90% petal fall

Picking time
early september 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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