Franc Roseau
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Synonyms:
Chataigne du Leman, Chataignier de Leman, Chataignier du Leman, Chateigne du Leman, Chlausler, Court Pendu, Franc Rougeau, Franc- Roseau, Frauenrothacher, Fraurotacher, Schlafler
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium-large 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Flat globose 2
Height
55.50 mm 2
Width
67.50 mm 2
Ribbing
medium 2
Ground Colour
Green yellow 2
Over Colour
Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2
Russet
low 2
Greasiness
Weak 2
Firmness
firm 2
Coarseness
fine 2
Accession name
Franc Roseau
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register