Rougette Douce

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Known to have been in existence in 1893. Produces a mild bittersweet cider.

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

Accession No.
1999 - 044   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Rougette Douce

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
4th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid November ^a

Size
small-medium ^a

Type
Cider ^a

Shape
Globose conical ^a

Height
60.80 mm ^a

Width
66.60 mm ^a

Ribbing
weak-medium ^a

Crown
weak ^a

Ground Colour
Yellow ^a

Over Colour (Amount)
high ^a

Over Colour
Pink ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush ^a

Russet
low ^a

Flesh Colour
Cream ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.