Molleskov
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originally found in about 1860 by A. Brun at Molleskoven near Ringstad, Denmark. Fruits have firm, fine, yellowish white flesh with a sweet, slightly subacid flavour.
Synonyms:
Molleskovsapfel, Molleskow
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium-large 2
Type
Dessert 2
Shape
Ellipsoid 2
Height
62.00 mm 2
Width
65.00 mm 2
Ribbing
medium 2
Ground Colour
Yellow 2
Over Colour
Orange 2
Russet
low 2
Greasiness
Medium 2
Firmness
firm 2
Coarseness
fine 2
Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2
Accession name
Molleskov
Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
8th May Full (80%) flowering
15th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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