Kingston Black
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Kingston Black’ is a cider apple of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Now if you like Cider and why wouldn't you then this apple is a 'must have'. Valued for producing a slow-fermenting, full-bodied, quality 'hard' cider. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Kingston Black’ as follows: An important English hard-cider apple variety, producing a bittersharp juice.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
Dark red, almost black
Flesh Texture
Not recorded
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Moderate
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 4
Notes
Cider apple. Originated in Kingston, near Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom; introduced 19th century. Disease resistance: Poor. It produces a slow-fermenting, full-bodied, quality 'hard' cider.
Fruit Use
Cider
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries