Medaille d'Or
Cider apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Raised in 1865 by M. Godard, Bois Guillaume, France. It was introduced into England in 1884 by the Woolhope Naturalists Field Club. The fruits are described as bittersweet with a sweet, astringent juice, high in tannins. Produces a cider with a high alcohol content and a strong fruity flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name
Medaille d'Or
Flowering time
14th May 10% flowering
17th May Full (80%) flowering
28th May 90% petal fall
Picking time
Mid November 1
Size
small 1
Type
Cider 1
Shape
Broad globose conical 1
Height
32.10 mm 1
Width
41.00 mm 1
Ribbing
weak-medium 1
Crown
weak-medium 1
Ground Colour
Green yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
low-medium 1
Over Colour
Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern)
washed out 1
Russet
low-medium 1
Flesh Colour
Cream 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register