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Rival

Crisp, juicy lightly aromatic apple.

Origin: Berkshire UK, 1900

Pollination: Rival is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.  Pollination partners

We are now closed for the season. Ordering for winter 2024/25 will be enabled from Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Characteristics of Rival apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourSubacid
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeLate Sep
Season of useOct-Dec
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceScab - Very resistant
Suitable forWet Regions
Pollination date11
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageCox's Orange Pippin
Peasgood's Nonsuch
ProgenyFlame
Garnet
Opal
Peacemaker
Pearl