Franc-Bon-Pommier

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Synonyms:
Franc-Bon-Pommier (Moselle)

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat globose 2

Height
48.00 mm 2

Width
57.50 mm 2

Ribbing
very weak 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Firmness
firm 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1950 - 161   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1950 from France. Fruits have firm, white flesh with a slightly sweet flavour.

Accession name
Franc-Bon-Pommier (Moselle)

Flowering time
15th May 10% flowering
20th May Full (80%) flowering
28th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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