Kidd's Orange Red
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1924 at Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand by J.H.Kidd. It was introduced to the UK in about 1932. Fruits have firm, crisp, juicy, sweet flesh with a rich aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Delco, Kidd's Orange, Kidd's Oranje Roode
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Donnington)
Parentage:
Cox's Orange Pippin x Delicious
Mother to:
Imperial Gala
Gala
Father to:
Telstar
Sports:
Captain Kidd
Accession name
Kidd's Orange Red (LA)
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register