Jumbo is a new variety bred by Hugh Ermen from a cross between Charles Ross and Jonathan. Very large fruit. Flushed
and striped red on pale green background with a deep red flush and
attractive red flecks. Golden cream flesh. Good storage until March.
Jumbo is a dual purpose apple but is particularly good for baking as it
retains its colour. For eating fresh it has a good acidic aromatic flavour.
Cropping is heavy and early trials have shown good disease resistance.
It is a triploid and as such fairly vigorous and also unsuitable as a
pollinator.