Medaille d'Or is a traditional French bittersweet cider variety, originating in the 19th century. It flowers and ripens very late.
Medaille d'Or apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Medaille d'Or
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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United States
- Al Yelvington in RUSSELL, PA
- Brendan in EVERETT, WA
- David A Dawson in Solsberry, INDIANA
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- Larry Landis in CORVALLIS, OREGON
- Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
- Steve Kollodge in BROOK PARK, MN
- Victoria Else in Middletown, NY
Portugal
- Nuno Norinho in Guimares, BRAGA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: France
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1989-095
Identification
- Country of origin: France
- Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
- Fruit colour: Brown
- Fruit colour: Russet
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Fruit size: Small
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Good
- Juice style: Bittersweet (cider)
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Picking month: November
- Picking period: early November
- Specific gravity: 1067
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 6
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
- Fire blight: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Medaille d'Or apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Medaille d'Or apple trees - Thomas Fruit Trees (EU) France
Medaille d'Or apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Medaille d'Or:
United States
Montana
Washington
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish *** Feature Orchard ***