Dessert apple
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeBroad globose conical 2
Height44.50 mm 2
Width57.50 mm 2
Ribbingweak 2
Ground ColourGreen yellow 2
Over Colour (Amount)low 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Russetvery low 2
GreasinessMedium 2
Firmnesssoft 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Juicinessdry 2
Flesh ColourCream 2
Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from Hungary. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy.
Accession name Damjanich
Flowering time 6th May 10% flowering 11th May Full (80%) flowering18th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid September 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register