Assortment

Cevaal

Parentage
colour mutation of Alkmene (Geheimrat Dr. Oldenburg x Cox's Orange Pippin)

Breeder
P. Cevaal, Serooskerke, Netherlands.

Growth
moderate, semi-spur growth; easy tree.

Blossom
early; good pollen; very susceptible to spring frost in blossom time.

Productivity
early, regular and good; thinning is mostly necessary to have a good fruit size and no alternance.

Picking season
end Augustus till half September.

Shape
even, sometimes striped red blush. Quality
Good taste with a distinct Cox-aroma; firm.

Preservation
storage til half October; good shelf life.

Comments
less susceptible to cancer and mildew.

 

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