Nonpareil
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Nonpareil’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Nonpareil is a Malus domestica cultivar. Small to medium sized fruit with a squat irregular shape. A greenish-yellow colour with a slight orange-brown flush,some short orange stripes and russeting. External cultivar references describe ‘Nonpareil’ as follows: A very old apple variety from France, which became very popular in England. It has a distinctive pear-drop flavour.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Small
Skin Colour
Greenish-yellow with orange flush and russeting
Flesh Texture
Not recorded
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Excellent
Pollination Group / Partners
Not recorded
Notes
Unknown. Originated in France; introduced 16th century.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country