Erich Neumanns Roter James Grieve
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A sport of James Grieve having a darker flush and stripes. It originated in 1953 with Erich Neumann of Germany. Fruits have rather soft, very juicy flesh with a good refreshing flavour.
Synonyms:
Erich Neumann's Roter, Neumann James Grieve, Neumanns Red James Grieve, Red James Grieve (Neumann)
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of James Grieve
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Dark Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Accession name
Erich Neumann's Roter
Flowering time
4th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
18th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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