Molleskov
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originally found in about 1860 by A. Brun at Molleskoven near Ringstad, Denmark. Fruits have firm, fine, yellowish white flesh with a sweet, slightly subacid flavour.
Synonyms:
Molleskovsapfel, Molleskow
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium-large b
Type
Dessert b
Shape
Ellipsoid b
Height
62.00 mm b
Width
65.00 mm b
Ribbing
medium b
Ground Colour
Yellow b
Over Colour
Orange b
Russet
low b
Greasiness
Medium b
Firmness
firm b
Coarseness
fine b
Flesh Colour
Yellowish b
Accession name
Molleskov
Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid October a
References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register