Dessert apple
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizemedium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeBroad globose conical 2
Height44.00 mm 2
Width51.00 mm 2
Ribbingabsent 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Russetlow 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Crunchcrisp 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Flesh ColourCream 2
Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1947 from France. Fruits have firm, fine, crisp flesh with a sweet flavour.
Accession name Martin Becker
Flowering time 8th May 10% flowering 14th May Full (80%) flowering23rd May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late September 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register