Karolka

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Described 1934. Origin: Received from Romania. Described 1964.

Synonyms:
Corolca

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Tirolka x Kandil Sinap

Size
small-medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
47.00 mm ^b

Width
53.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
medium ^b

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^b

Over Colour
Orange ^b

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ^b

Firmness
soft ^b

Flesh Colour
White ^b

Accession No.
1948 - 671   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from Romania. Fruits have soft flesh with a sweet flavour.

Accession name
Karolka

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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