Sweet Alford (cider)
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Sweet Alford (cider)’ is a cider apple of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Sweet Alford (cider) is a Malus domestica cultivar. A heritage apple originating from Devon in England. Mainly used for cider making but may also be eaten. External cultivar references describe ‘Sweet Alford (cider)’ as follows: Fruit small-medium, pale yellow blushed pink. Sweet, juicy flesh. High quality.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Small/Medium
Skin Colour
small-medium, pale yellow blushed pink
Flesh Texture
Juicy
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Excellent
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 3
Notes
Cider apple. Originated in England, United Kingdom. Sweet Alford is a heritage cider apple from Devon, England — small, pale yellow fruit flushed with pink, producing juice with high natural sugar content that makes it well-suited for single-variety cider production.
Fruit Use
Cider
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country