Galeuse

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. It was described in 1934. Fruits have crisp, juicy flesh with a sweet, subacid flavour.

Synonyms:
la Galeuse, Pigeonnet d'Armor

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat globose 2

Height
64.00 mm 2

Width
76.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
low 2

Firmness
soft 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1948 - 317   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Galeuse (Finistere)

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
13th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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