Summary
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]
| 'Golden Noble' apple | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus pumila |
| Hybrid parentage | Chance seedling |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Noble' |
| Origin |  England, Downham Market, Norfolk, before 1820[1] |
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]
It was initially discovered, as a chance seedling near Downham Market, Norfolk, by Patrick Flanagan, head gardener for Sir Thomas Hare of Stow Bardolph Hall.[3][4] He presented it in 1820 to the Horticultural Society of London.[4][5]
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] Sugar 12%, acid 18g/litre, vitamin C 24mg/100g.[6]
It is an ancestor for the Edward VII apple.[4]
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