Franc-Bon-Pommier

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Received 1950. Origin: Received from France. Grown in Moselle, France.

Synonyms:
Franc-Bon-Pommier (Moselle)

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Flat globose ^b

Height
48.00 mm ^b

Width
57.50 mm ^b

Ribbing
very weak ^b

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^b

Over Colour
Brown ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Flesh Colour
White ^b

Accession No.
1950 - 161   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1950 from France. Fruits have firm, white flesh with a slightly sweet flavour.

Accession name
Franc-Bon-Pommier (Moselle)

Flowering time
15th May 10% flowering
20th May Full (80%) flowering
28th 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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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