Michelin

Origin A seedling by M. Legrand, Yvetot, France.
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.
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Michelin

This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.