Karolka

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Synonyms:
Corolca

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
small-medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
47.00 mm 2

Width
53.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Firmness
soft 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1948 - 671   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from Romania. Fruits have soft flesh with a sweet flavour.

Accession name
Karolka

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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