Rougette Douce

Cider apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Known to have been in existence in 1893. Produces a mild bittersweet cider.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Accession No.
1999 - 044   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Rougette Douce

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
4th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid November 1

Size
small-medium 1

Type
Cider 1

Shape
Globose conical 1

Height
60.80 mm 1

Width
66.60 mm 1

Ribbing
weak-medium 1

Crown
weak 1

Ground Colour
Yellow 1

Over Colour (Amount)
high 1

Over Colour
Pink 1

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush 1

Russet
low 1

Flesh Colour
Cream 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register