King Russet

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A russetted form of King of the Pippins. It was discovered in the late 1950s at Rookery Farm, Bordon, Hampshire, England. Fruits have dry, quite sharp flesh with a distinct russet flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of King of the Pippins

Accession No.
1960 - 014     check_circle

Accession name
King Russet