Cheddar Cross
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1916 by G.T.Spinks at Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol. Introduced in 1949. Fruits have firm, fine-textured flesh which is somewhat acid with little flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Allington Pippin x Star of Devon
Size
medium b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Broad globose conical b
Height
50.00 mm b
Width
60.00 mm b
Ribbing
weak-medium b
Ground Colour
Green b
Flesh Colour
Cream b
Accession name
Cheddar Cross (LA 63B)
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Late August a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register