Rod Tonnes
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A coloured sport of Tonnes. Originated with Rasmus Roed, Kolbjerk Mark, Denmark. In existence in 1942. Fruits have rather soft, fine, creamy white flesh with a sweet, slightly subacid and slightly aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Red Tonnes
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Rod Tonnes
Flowering time
2nd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid October 1
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
Ellipsoid 1
Ribbing
strong 1
Crown
strong 1
Ground Colour
Yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
high 1
Over Colour
Red 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1
Russet
very low 1
Firmness
soft 1
Crunch
crisp 1
Coarseness
fine 1
Juiciness
juicy 1
Flesh Colour
White 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register