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Delprim apple

A good quality early-season variety, developed by the Delbard nursery in France, with an interesting pedigree. Deserves to be more widely grown.

USDA identification images for Delprim

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Tree register

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Delprim tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Delbarestivale x Akane
    • Originates from: Malicorne, France
    • Introduced: 1960s
    • Developed by: George Delbard nursery
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1982-193

    Identification

    • Country of origin: France
    • Fruit colour: Red

    Using

    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Flavour style (apples): Aromatic
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Food uses: Eating fresh

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 2
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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