Governor Charter
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
A medium-sized, roundish conical apple with light yellow skin and sun blush. The flesh is white, firm, juicy, and pleasant with scarcely any acid and slight aromatic notes. The tree is hardy and productive, ripening in October. Downing notes it as a valuable market apple.
Flavor & Texture
sweetmildaromaticfirmjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eating
Origin & History
- Status
- commercial
scarcely acidslightly aromaticpleasant
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 2405