Apple
Originates from France. A russetted clone of Chantecler. Fruits have crisp, juicy flesh with a rich, sweetish flavour.
Availability Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.
Parentage: Sport of Chantecler
Accession name Chantegrise
Flowering time 2nd May 10% flowering 5th May Full (80%) flowering14th May 90% petal fall
Picking time mid october 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register