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Maren Nis

Dessert · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

Described 1913. From Slesvig and Southeastern Jutland, Denmark/Germany. Presumably raised or named after a Mrs Maren Nis. Widely grown in Denmark at one time.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Early September
Flowering
9th May (10%) · 14th May (full) · 22nd May (petal fall)
National Apple Register (1971)
Flavour
subacid
Ribbing
ribbed at eye and on body to base
Fruit size
medium to large
Fruit shape
tall, rectangular, straight
Fruit width
56-76 mm
Over colour
up to threequarters flushed pinkish orange, streaked and flecked carmine
Russet type
pale russet dots
Flesh colour
greenish white
Fruit height
61-85 mm
Skin texture
smooth, sticky, perfumed
Flesh texture
rather soft
Ground colour
pale yellow
NFC characterisation
Size
small
Type
Dessert
Crown
medium-strong
Shape
Narrow conical
Crunch
crisp
Russet
low
Ribbing
strong
Firmness
soft
Over colour
Red
Flesh colour
White
Ground colour
Whitish yellow
Over colour amount
medium
Over colour pattern
striped/solid flush

Source · National Fruit Collection

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