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George Neal

A large, sharp tasting summer dual purpose apple.

Origin: Kent UK, 1904

Pollination: George Neal is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

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History and description of George Neal

George Neal apple was raised by Mrs Reeves at Otford, Kent, in 1904. Introduced in 1923 by nurseryman Robert Neal, of Wandsworth, who named it after his brother George. Received RHS Award of Merit in 1923. A large dual purpose apple.

Large, flat-round, fairly regular shaped fruit with broad, well-rounded ribs. Pale green background colour becoming pale yellow. One-quarter to three-quarters flushed brownish red. Short, broken bright red stripes. Becomes greasy if stored. Pale cream flesh, rather soft, juicy and acid. When cooked it does not break up entirely, has a delicate flavour and needs no extra sugar. Quite sharp as a dessert apple.

Characteristics of George Neal apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourFlushed
FlavourSharp
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly/Mid Aug
Season of useAug-Sep
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Special featuresAttractive Blossom
Cooked Keeps Shape
Pollination date7
Pollination groupB
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners