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Mela Carla
type: Dessert
synonyms: Carla, Charles Apple, Cosenza Gentile, Kestlichster, Kostlichster, Mala Carla, Mala Carle, Malo Carle, Malus Caroli, Marle Carle, Mela Carlo, Mela Lazzeruola, Mela Napoleone, Mele Carle, Mele Napoleone, Napoleon
summary: Said to have been favoured by Emporer Charlemagne which would set its origins some time prior to the late 700s.
identification: Medium size, round tending to ovate and often angular. The skin is pale green maturing to yellow, washed dark red on the sun-exposed face. The calyx is small and tightly closed, set in a deep and moderately narrow, ribbed basin. The stem is medium length to long and slender, set in a deep and somewhat narrow cavity with russeting radiating out onto the shoulders.
characteristics: The flesh is white, fine-grained, delicate and melting. Juicy. Sweet with an aroma and flavour of roses.
uses: Fresh eating apple.
origins: According to British pomologist Robert Hogg in the 1851 edition of his "British Pomology" (published 1851) "This apple is of Italian origin, and is extensively cultivated about Turin. Its name is by some supposed to have been given in honour of Charlemagne, who is said to have held this fruit in high estimation."
cultivation: Moderately vigorous. Spur bearer. Needs to be grown in a sheltered, sunny location.
cold storage: Keeps up to three months in storage.
harvest: Ready for harvest early in the fifth period.
notes: This apple needs to be grown in warmer climates in order to develop its fine flavours and aromas. Rather bland and tart when grown in cooler climates.
pollination group: B
pollination peak: 7
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 12
harvest period: 5
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