Buff-Coat
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
A large, flattish conical apple with dull yellow-green skin heavily patched with russet. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet, making it a sturdy bearer suitable for culinary use. An old variety of unrecorded origin, flowering December to March, resembling Alfriston but flatter.
Flavor & Texture
sweetfirmjuicy
Best Uses
cooking
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
- Known by
- ≥ 1500
firmjuicysweet
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 819