Bulmer's Norman
| Origin | An unnamed variety imported from Normandy, France; developed by HP Bulmer & Co. Ltd in Hereford, England. |
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| Tree form | Very vigorous, spreading, triploid tree, with branches prone to breaking; and scab-susceptible. |
| Pollination requirements | Mid-season bloom with not much good pollen; Yarlington Mill, Michelin, and Somerset Redstreak would cross-pollinate. |
| Fruit shape | Medium or large conical fruit, sometimes flattened. |
| Colour and flesh |
Skin yellow-green, smooth and waxy, blush rare, russet in stem basin. Flesh white, woolly, sweet astringent. |
| Harvest period | Early–mid harvest, very good yield, biennial, 3 weeks storage. |
| Uses | Bittersweet, produces a fast-fermenting medium cider. |
| Appearance |  |
This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.
