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Doux Normandie

Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Originated in Normandy, France. A bittersweet variety. Fruits produce a sweet, perfumed juice. Trees are vigorous.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Mid October
Flowering
8th May (10%) · 10th May (full) · 17th May (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Cider
Crown
very weak
Shape
Globose
Width
50.03 mm
Height
42.27 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
weak-medium
Over colour
Orange
Flesh colour
White
Ground colour
Green
Over colour amount
medium-high
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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