Dessert apple
Originated in France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm, tough, white tinged green flesh with a slightly sweet flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizesmall-medium 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeFlat 2
Height33.50 mm 2
Width51.00 mm 2
Ribbingweak 2
Ground ColourGreen yellow 2
Over ColourOrange 2
Over Colour (Pattern)striped/mottled 2
Russetvery low 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Flesh ColourWhite 2
Accession name Vernajou
Flowering time 15th May 10% flowering 22nd May Full (80%) flowering28th May 90% petal fall
Picking time Late October 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register