Worcester Cross
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1920 at Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol. Introduced in 1932. Fruits have firm, moderately crisp flesh with a moderately sweet flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Cox's Orange Pippin x Wealthy
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Broad globose conical 2
Height
51.00 mm 2
Width
67.00 mm 2
Ribbing
very weak 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Orange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Greasiness
Weak 2
Firmness
firm 2
Crunch
medium 2
Flesh Colour
Cream 2
Accession name
Worcester Cross
Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
15th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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