Michelin
| Origin | A seedling by M. Legrand, Yvetot, France. |
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| Tree form | Medium, upright tree that is slightly scab-susceptible. |
| Pollination requirements | Mid–late season bloom, good self-fertility; good pollinator with Dabinett, Stoke Red and Breakwell’s Seedling. |
| Fruit shape | Medium, often produces small fruit; conical, sometimes pointed. May be confused with Brown Snout but is more angular and elongated. |
| Colour and flesh |
Smooth, slightly waxy skin; yellowish-green, only slight blush; stem basin russet. Flesh white, slightly woolly, a little astringent. |
| Harvest period | Mid-season harvest, good crop, slight tendency to biennial bearing; more than 3 weeks storage. |
| Uses | Bittersweet; produces a medium cider. |
| Appearance |
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This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.
