Cravert Rouge

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A more highly coloured sport of Cravert. Originated in Cher, France. Fruits have a sweet subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Cravert Rose

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Cravert

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Conical ^b

Height
50.00 mm ^b

Width
62.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Brown ^b

Flesh Colour
Greenish ^b

Accession No.
1947 - 237   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Cravert Rouge

Flowering time
23rd May 10% flowering
28th May Full (80%) flowering
4th June 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October ^a

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References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register