Medium-sized round-conic fruit covered with dark red radiating stripes that blend into a nearly solid glowing red and pink blush. Some russet dots and netting. Very attractive. Sharp juice with some astringency. Very sharp cider.
Consistent heavy cropper and a reputation in the U.K. for resistance to pests and disease . Very scab resistant. (Neverblight!) Pick late in the fall and combine with other late varieties. Blooms late season. Z4. Maine Grown. BACK! (Semi-dwarf: 2½–5' bare-root trees)
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.