Api rose (Creuse)

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
small-medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
40.50 mm 2

Width
49.00 mm 2

Ribbing
very weak 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Russet
very low 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
White 2

Accession No.
1948 - 223   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1948 from France. Thought to be a form of Api. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy.

Accession name
Api Rose (Creuse)

Flowering time
19th May 10% flowering
24th May Full (80%) flowering
31st 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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