Crimson Newton
Culinary apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A more highly coloured sport of Newton Wonder being almost entirely flushed dull dark crimson. Originated in 1921 with C.H. Dicker, Holwell Bury Fruit Farm, Hertfordshire. Fruits cook very well.
Synonyms:
Crimson Newton Wonder, Red Newton
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Parentage:
Sport of Newton Wonder
Type
Culinary 2
Accession name
Crimson Newton
Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
22nd May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid October 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register