Abbondanza

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

An Italian variety which was selected in 1896. Fruits have firm, cream flesh with a very strong vinous flavour.

Synonyms:
Belfort

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
47.00 mm ^b

Width
55.00 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.
1958 - 139   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Abbondanza

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
19th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid 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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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