Dessert apple
Originated at Puy de Dome, France. Described in 1934. Fruits have crisp, juicy flesh.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizelarge b
TypeDessert b
ShapeTruncate conical b
Ribbingmedium b
Ground ColourYellow b
Over ColourRed b
Firmnessfirm b
Flesh ColourWhite b
Accession name Cartaut
Flowering time 11th May 10% flowering 17th May Full (80%) flowering23rd May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late October a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register