Lane's Prince Albert
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Thought to have been raised in about 1840 by Thomas Squire, Berkhamsted. It was introduced by John Lane in 1850. Received First Class Certificate from RHS in 1872. Fruits are very juicy and acid. Cooks well.
Synonyms:
Albert Lanskii, Lane, Lane Prince Albert, Lane's, Lane's Albert, Lane's Albertsapple, Lanes Albertsapple, Lanes Prince Albert, Perkin's A. 1, Perkins A. 1, Perkins' A. 1, Prince Albert, Prince Albert (Lane), Prince Albert de Lane, Prinz Albert, Profit, Victoria and Albert
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Parentage:
Russet Nonpareil x Dumelow's Seedling
Mother to:
Caudal Market
Shoesmith
Mary Barnett
Prince George
Colonel Yate
Father to:
Oxford Yeoman
Byfleet Seedling
Corry's Wonder
Morley's Seedling
Oxford Sunrise
Accession name
Lane's Prince Albert (LA 71A)
