Goldensheen

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A less russetted clone of Golden Delicious. Discovered by M.Ancian, Agen, France. Fruits are very sweet, crisp and juicy.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Golden Delicious

Accession No.
1974 - 118   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Goldensheen

Flowering time
10th May 10% flowering
15th May Full (80%) flowering
20th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

Size
medium 1

Type
Dessert 1

Ground Colour
Yellow 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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