Champ-Gaillard

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Basses-Alpes, France. Described in 1868. Fruits have a sweet-subacid aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Champ Gaillard, de la Montagne, des Basses Alpes, Jean Gaillard, Reinette Champ Gaillard, Reinette Champ-Gaillard

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
56.00 mm 2

Width
62.50 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Purple 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Accession No.
1947 - 207   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Champ-Gaillard

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register