Houblon

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised by Charles Ross at Welford Park, Newbury, Berkshire, England. First recorded in 1901 when it received an Award of Merit from the RHS. Fruits have firm, slightly coarse-textured, moderately juicy flesh which is a little acid with a good aromatic, slightly aniseed flavour.

Synonyms:
The Houblon

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Peasgood's Nonsuch x Cox's Orange Pippin

Mother to:
Peacemaker

Accession No.
1921 - 013     check_circle

Accession name
Houblon