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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.

Belle-Fleur Large Mouche identification images

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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    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Cropping: Good
    • Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
    • Flavor style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Food uses: Traditional cooker

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 3
    • Ploidy: Triploid
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Organic culture: Suitable

    Climate

    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Country of origin: France
    • Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
    • Fruit size: Large
    • Fruit colour: Green / Red
    • Fruit colour: Green / Yellow

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