Golden Noble

'Golden Noble' apple
Genus Malus
Species Malus domestica
Hybrid parentage Chance seedling
Cultivar 'Golden Noble'
Origin  England, Downham, Norfolk, before 1820[1]

Golden Noble is an old English cultivar of domesticated apple, which is especially used as a cooking apple, since it is resulting in a sweetish puree when cooked and is a good choice for apple sauce.[2]

The fruits of this cultivar are light green and turn yellow gold with ripeness[3] and are very juicy, making it also a good choice for apple cider of a balanced tart and sweet taste.[4] It is considered of good taste by those who choose to eat them fresh.[3]

Illustration of the "Golden Noble" apple (German: Gelber Adelapfel), by Deutche Pomologie.

It was initially discovered by Sir Thomas Harr of Stowe Hall as a chance seedling[4] in Downham,[3] Norfolk, England. He represented it in 1820, for the Horticultural Society of London.[4]

This tree is specializing for gardening, having a neat and tidy growing habit, and producing beautiful flowers. It have earned the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993.[4]

It is an ancestor for the Edward VII apple.[4]

References

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  1. See text. German Wikipedia says 1800.
  2. "Golden Noble", National Fruit Collection, retrieved 12 November 2015
  3. 1 2 3 Salt Spring Apple
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Golden Noble by Orange Pippin
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