Cider apple
Originated in France. Widely grown in Normandy. Produces a bittersweet cider.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name Belle Fille de la Manche
Flowering time 10th May 10% flowering 12th May Full (80%) flowering20th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Mid September 1
Size small 1
Type Cider 1
Shape Globose conical 1
Height 56.01 mm 1
Width 56.52 mm 1
Ribbing medium-strong 1
Crown very weak 1
Ground Colour Yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount) very low 1
Over Colour Orange 1
Over Colour (Pattern) washed out 1
Russet low 1
Flesh Colour White 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register