Rougemont

Dessert apple

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Recorded 1888. From Sussex, Crawley, England. Raised by J. Cheal & Sons Ltd.. Catalogued 1955 approximately.

Availability
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Fruit Size
medium ^b

Fruit Shape
tall, rectangular ^b

Ground Colour
orange-yellow ^b

Over Colour
scarlet flush and streaks ^b

Skin Texture
greasy ^b

Flesh Texture
very soft ^b

Accession No.
1993 - 018   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Rougemont

Flowering time
27th April 10% flowering
30th April Full (80%) flowering
9th May 90% petal fall

Size
large ^a

Type
Dessert ^a

Shape
Flat globose ^a

Height
63.83 mm ^a

Width
77.89 mm ^a

Ribbing
weak-medium ^a

Crown
strong ^a

Ground Colour
Green yellow ^a

Over Colour
Red ^a

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped/solid flush ^a

Russet
high ^a

Greasiness
Medium ^a

Firmness
very soft ^a

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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