Apple
Raised in 1948 by M.B.Crane at John Innes Institute, Merton, England. It was named Merton Ace in 1968 but changed to Merton Knave in 1970. Fruits have soft, juicy flesh with a sweet and pleasant flavour.
Synonyms:Merton Ace
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage: Laxton's Early Crimson x Epicure
Accession name Merton Knave (LA)