Belle-Fleur Large Mouche apple
Malus domestica
The origins of this culinary apple are uncertain. It is well-known as Large Mouche or Belle Fleur Large Mouche in Belgium, and as Lanscailler in northern France.
The apples are quite large, with a flattened lumpy shape. The skin is usually green or yellow/green, covered with an orange flush which can become dark red. They have a bland juicy flavor.
The apples are ready to harvest in late September / early October and store well.
Belle Fleur Large Mouche is easy to grow and not prone to disease.
Also known as
- Belle-Fleur Large Mouche
- Lanscahire
Belle-Fleur Large Mouche apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Belle-Fleur Large Mouche
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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We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Belle-Fleur Large Mouche tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1948-595
Identification
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Country of origin: France
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Fruit colour: Green / Red
- Fruit colour: Green / Yellow
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flesh colour: White
- Fruit size: Large
- Fruit shape: Flat-round
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
- Flavour quality: Average
- Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Culinary
- Food uses: Traditional cooker
- Picking month: September
- Picking period: late September
- Picking period: early October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Poor
- Ploidy: Triploid
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Organic culture: Suitable
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Canker: Some resistance
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
- Powdery mildew: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Belle-Fleur Large Mouche apple trees for sale:
- Thomas Fruit Trees (EU) France
Lanscailler apple trees
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.