Apple
A more highly coloured mutation of Gala. Discovered by Pepinieres Davodeau, Angers, France. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy with a good aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Regal Prince
Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.
Parentage:
Sport of Gala
Accession name
Prince Gala/Regal Prince and Regal Prince/Prince Gala
Flowering time
27th April 10% flowering
29th April Full (80%) flowering
7th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
early october 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register