Belle De Boskoop
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Belle De Boskoop’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Apple ‘Belle De Boskoop’ is a selection of Malus domestica. It is grown for productive crops with yellow, red tones, typically noted around april/may. External cultivar references describe ‘Belle De Boskoop’ as follows: A popular old dual-purpose apple from the Netherlands.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Large
Skin Colour
Green and red
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Good
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 2 (triploid)
Notes
Sport of Rechette de Montfort. Originated in Boskoop, Gouda, Netherlands; introduced 1850s; developed by K J W Ottolander. Award: RHS AGM (current). Disease resistance: Good. A heritage variety popular as a cooking and fresh eating apple with firm, crisp fruit and excellent tart flavour.
Fruit Use
Multi-purpose
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country