Dessert apple
Originated at Basses Pyrenees, France. It was described in 1947. Fruits have firm, crisp flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Sizelarge 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeEllipsoid 2
Ribbingmedium 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourRed 2
Over Colour (Pattern)striped 2
Firmnessfirm 2
Crunchcrisp 2
Flesh ColourYellowish 2
Accession name Carrey
Flowering time 13th May 10% flowering 19th May Full (80%) flowering27th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2.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