Marosszeki Piros Paris
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Maros-Torda, Hungary. First recorded in 1598. Fruits have a subacid, aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:
Grosse-Pomme-Paris, Maros Szeki, Paris, Paris Alma, Paris Apfel, Paris de Moros, Paris jaune, Paris vert, Pomme Paris, Pomme Paris Rouge de Marosszek, Rother Parisapfel
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Broad globose conical 2
Ribbing
medium 2
Ground Colour
Whitish yellow 2
Over Colour
Red 2
Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2
Russet
very low 2
Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2
Accession name
Marosszeki Piros Paris
Flowering time
30th April 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
12th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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