Chaux

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

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.

Size
medium-large ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Broad globose conical ²

Height
49.50 mm ²

Width
68.50 mm ²

Ribbing
strong ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Brown ²

Russet
low ²

Firmness
firm ²

Coarseness
fine ²

Flesh Colour
White ²

Accession No.
1948 - 235   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Chaux

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
22nd May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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