James Grieve Lired

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A sport of James Grieve having a brighter, more solid flush. It originated with A van Liere en Zonen, Kapelle-Biezalinge. Fruits have rather soft but juicy flesh with a good refreshing flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of James Grieve

Accession No.
1963 - 105   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
James Grieve Lired

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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