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Apple
Glockenapfel 
Plum
Ariel 

 

 

 
SummaryA very old European apple variety with a distinctive bell-like shape.
A dusky red gage-like plum with a superb flavour.



Identification

Glockenapfel
Ariel



Fruit colour
Red / mottled



Flesh colour




Fruit size




Fruit shape
Oval / round



Using

Glockenapfel
Ariel



Flavor
Exceptional



Flavour style
Sweeter



Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping1-2 months
1-3 days



Cooking result




Growing

Glockenapfel
Ariel



Picking




CroppingHeavy
Good



VigourAverage growth
Large



PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Self-fertile
Gardening skill




ProblemsCanker - Very susceptible
Fruit splitting - Some susceptibility

Other

Glockenapfel
Ariel



Country of origin
Sweden



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