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Adam des Hautes-Alpes
type: Dessert
synonyms: pomme d'Adam
summary: A highly regarded apple for its flavours, this cultivar originated in the Hautes Alps region of southeastern France.
identification: Medium to large. Round conic. Golden yellow, marked with small dark lenticels and lightly blushed on the sun exposed face. The stem is thing, long and set in a deep, narrow cavity which is usually russetted. The eye is medium size and partly closed, set in a wide, shallow basin which is often puckered and faintly crowned.
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, melting. Juicy and sweet, very aromatic.
origins: Originated in the Hautes Alpes region of southeastern France. Primarily grown by hobby orchardists of the region nowadays.
ploidism: Self sterile. Group ????. Day ????. mid season
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