Elbee

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A slightly coloured clone of Golden Delicious with less russet. Discovered in Switzerland by Leo Basser. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Golden Delicious

Accession No.
1986 - 042   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Elbee

Flowering time
30th April 10% flowering
2nd May Full (80%) flowering
9th May 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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