Desseffy Arisztid

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Ellipsoid 2

Height
72.00 mm 2

Width
79.50 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2

Russet
very low 2

Greasiness
Weak 2

Firmness
firm 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1948 - 362   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from Hungary. Fruits have rather dry, firm flesh with a rather insipid flavour.

Accession name
Desseffy Arisztid

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
20th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Early October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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