Drap d'Or (2)

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat 2

Height
54.50 mm 2

Width
66.50 mm 2

Ribbing
strong 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
low-medium 2

Greasiness
Medium 2

Firmness
firm 2

Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2

Accession No.
1947 - 123   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1947 from France. Fruits have firm flesh with a subacid and slightly rich flavour.

Accession name
Drap d'Or

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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