Dessert apple
It is thought to have probably originated in Haute Vienne, France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm flesh with a somewhat subacid, aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium-large 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeBroad globose conical 2
Height49.50 mm 2
Width68.50 mm 2
Ribbingstrong 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourBrown 2
Russetlow 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Flesh ColourWhite 2
Accession name Chaux
Flowering time 8th May 10% flowering 13th May Full (80%) flowering22nd May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late October 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register