Chaux

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

It is thought to have probably originated in Haute Vienne, France. Described in 1947. Fruits have firm flesh with a somewhat subacid, aromatic flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
49.50 mm ^b

Width
68.50 mm ^b

Ribbing
strong ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Brown ^b

Russet
low ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Coarseness
fine ^b

Flesh Colour
White ^b

Accession No.
1948 - 235   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Chaux

Flowering time
8th May 10% flowering
13th May Full (80%) flowering
22nd May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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