Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Apple

Variety/Cultivar

Brown Snout

Fruit Description

Small, conical apples. Skin is quite smooth and slightly waxy, slight flush. Some natural russeting around the non-stem end. Flesh is white, soft, and dry. Taste is slightly astringent.

Common Uses

Cider - bittersweet, which technically means it contains >2000 mg/L of tannin and >4.5 mg/L of acid. Makes an average mild to medium cider.

Origin

Probably from Mr Dent, mid-1800s, Yarkhill, Hereford, England.

Pollination

Partially self-fertile, good pollination partners are Breakwell's Seedling, Dabinett, Stoke Red.

Chill Hours

Blossom Time

Late flowering.

Harvest Time

Mid to late season.

Production Notes

Spur bearer. Medium-sized, upright tree, prolific bearer. Stores OK for about 3 weeks.

Disease Susceptibility

Susceptible to black spot (apple scab).

Images

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