Cravert Rouge

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A more highly coloured sport of Cravert. Originated in Cher, France. Fruits have a sweet subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
Cravert Rose

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Conical ²

Height
50.00 mm ²

Width
62.00 mm ²

Ribbing
medium ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Brown ²

Flesh Colour
Greenish ²

Accession No.
1947 - 237   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Cravert Rouge

Flowering time
23rd May 10% flowering
28th May Full (80%) flowering
4th June 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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