Apple
Raised in the 1960s by nurseryman George Delbard, Malicorne, France. Fruits are crisp, sweet and juicy and very similar to Golden Delicious.
Availability Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.
Accession name Deljeni
Flowering time 28th April 10% flowering 2nd May Full (80%) flowering12th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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