Franc Roseau
Dessert apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Known before 1850. Grown in Switzerland and France.
Synonyms:
Chataigne du Leman, Chataignier de Leman, Chataignier du Leman, Chateigne du Leman, Chlausler, Court Pendu, Franc Rougeau, Franc- Roseau, Frauenrothacher, Fraurotacher, Schlafler
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Size
medium-large a
Type
Dessert a
Shape
Flat globose a
Height
55.50 mm a
Width
67.50 mm a
Ribbing
medium a
Ground Colour
Green yellow a
Over Colour
Red a
Over Colour (Pattern)
striped a
Russet
low a
Greasiness
Weak a
Firmness
firm a
Coarseness
fine a
Accession name
Franc Roseau
References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register