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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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
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