Drap d'Or (2)

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Flat ²

Height
54.50 mm ²

Width
66.50 mm ²

Ribbing
strong ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Orange ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped ²

Russet
low-medium ²

Greasiness
Medium ²

Firmness
firm ²

Flesh Colour
Yellowish ²

Accession No.
1947 - 123   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials in 1947 from France. Fruits have firm flesh with a subacid and slightly rich flavour.

Accession name
Drap d'Or

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
16th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid October ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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