UK National Fruit Collection

Atalanta (Netherlands)

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Dessert

Introduced

1893

Origin

England, United Kingdom

Measured Phenotype

Fruit height: 66.7 mm
Fruit width: 68.3 mm

Each value is the highest-precedence :Assertion attached to this cultivar; full provenance (year, evidence type, confidence) is preserved in the graph.

Atalanta is a dual-purpose English apple with lemon-yellow skin striped red. Developed before 1891 and introduced in 1893, it was awarded an RHS Award of Merit. This vigorous tree produces fruit suitable for both cooking and fresh eating, harvested in late September through early October for use through January.

Best Uses

cookingfresh_eating

Lineage

Parents

Reinette Rouge Etoilee x Cox's Orange Pippin

References

UK National Fruit Collection: 240