Eisdener Klumpke

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Known 1900s (early part of century). From Eisden district in Limbourg, probably, The Netherlands.

Synonyms:
Klumpkes, Posson Rouge de Hollande, Sabot d'Eisden

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Fruit Size
medium ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate to tall, truncate-conic, convex, swelling at base ^a

Fruit Height
64-70 mm ^a

Fruit Width
64-70 mm ^a

Ribbing
slightly ribbed at eye and on body ^a

Ground Colour
yellow ^a

Over Colour
flushed and streaked light red ^a

Russet Type
russet at base ^a

Flesh Colour
white, tinged green ^a

Skin Texture
greasy ^a

Flesh Texture
firm ^a

Flavour
sweet, subacid ^a

Flowering Time
late ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register