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Cider · Apple · Malus domestica Borkh. · 1 accession

A French variety introduced to Herefordshire by the Woolhope Naturalist Field Club at the end of the 19th Century. Trees are vigorous with an open spreading habit. Appears to be susceptible to mildew. Produces a full bittersweet cider with a good full-bodied flavour.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Picking time
Mid November
Flowering
21st May (10%) · 24th May (full) · 1st June (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Size
small-medium
Type
Cider
Crown
weak
Shape
Flat globose
Width
41.50 mm
Height
39.80 mm
Russet
low
Ribbing
strong
Over colour
Orange
Flesh colour
Cream
Ground colour
Yellow
Over colour amount
medium
Over colour pattern
striped/mottled

Source · National Fruit Collection

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