Abbondanza

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

An Italian variety which was selected in 1896. Fruits have firm, cream flesh with a very strong vinous flavour.

Synonyms:
Belfort

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
47.00 mm 2

Width
55.00 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.
1958 - 139   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Abbondanza

Flowering time
7th May 10% flowering
12th May Full (80%) flowering
19th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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