Feuillemorte

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. It was described in 1948. Fruits have firm, fine flesh with a subacid and distinctive flavour.

Synonyms:
Feuille Morte

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
49.00 mm 2

Width
60.00 mm 2

Ribbing
weak 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
very low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1950 - 158   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Feuillemorte (Seine & Marne)

Flowering time
3rd June 10% flowering
9th June Full (80%) flowering
15th June 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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