Purpurroter Agatapfel

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Recorded 1862. From Europe. In existence 1895.

Synonyms:
Agat Rouge, Agate Apfel Rouge, Engelsche Aagt, Engelse Aagt, Gestreepte Aagt, Purpurothe Agathapfel, Purpurother Agat-Apfel, Purpurroter Agat Apfel, Purpurroter Kronen Apfel, Purpurrother Agatapfel, Purpurrother Kronenapfel, Purpurrother Winter Agatapfel, Purpurrother Winter-Agatapfel, Red Tulp Crown, Rode Tulp Kroon, Rood Tulpkroon, Roode Aagt, Roode Kroons-Appel, Roode Tulp Kroon

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Father to:
Von Zuccalmaglios Renette

Fruit Size
medium ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate to flat, rectangular, convex ^a

Fruit Height
46 mm ^a

Fruit Width
54 mm ^a

Ribbing
ribbed at eye, very slightly ribbed on body ^a

Ground Colour
yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed deep crimson with purplish red stripes ^a

Russet Type
dotted ^a

Flesh Colour
yellowish, tinged red ^a

Skin Texture
greasy ^a

Flesh Texture
very fine, tender ^a

Flavour
vinous, sweet ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register