Prince Gala

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A more highly coloured mutation of Gala. Discovered by Pepinieres Davodeau, Angers, France. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy with a good aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Regal Prince

Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.

Parentage:
Sport of Gala

Accession No.
1982 - 194   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Prince Gala/Regal Prince and Regal Prince/Prince Gala

Flowering time
27th April 10% flowering
29th April Full (80%) flowering
7th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
early 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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