Feuillemorte

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. It was described in 1948. Fruits have firm, fine flesh with a subacid and distinctive flavour.

Synonyms:
Feuille Morte

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
49.00 mm ^b

Width
60.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
weak ^b

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Russet
very low ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Coarseness
fine ^b

Flesh Colour
Cream ^b

Accession No.
1950 - 158   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Feuillemorte (Seine & Marne)

Flowering time
3rd June 10% flowering
9th June Full (80%) flowering
15th 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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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