Doux Normandie

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Normandy, France. A bittersweet variety. Fruits produce a sweet, perfumed juice. Trees are vigorous.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Accession No.
1989 - 078   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Doux Normandie

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
10th May Full (80%) flowering
17th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ^a

Size
small ^a

Type
Cider ^a

Shape
Globose ^a

Height
42.27 mm ^a

Width
50.03 mm ^a

Ribbing
weak-medium ^a

Crown
very weak ^a

Ground Colour
Green ^a

Over Colour (Amount)
medium-high ^a

Over Colour
Orange ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush ^a

Russet
low ^a

Flesh Colour
White ^a

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.