Originated in 1872, Normandy France. Fruit maturity varies at harvest, mid-late maturity; late September to early October, (just after Kingston Black) fruit will fall to ground if not harvested on time. Mildly bitter, soft tannins, precocious, productive annual producer. Can be a good stand-alone cider but also good blended. Mid-late season bloom. Slightly susceptible to scab. Fruit are small/medium yellow/green colour.
Bittersweet: | Tannins >0.2%, Malic acid <0.45% |
Comments: | Unknown Parentage |