Napoleon

Also known as Napoleon Bigarreau +2

Napoleon Bigarreau · Royal Ann · Royal Anne

Widely called Royal Ann in the western United States, Napoleon is a pale cherry with red cheeks and cream flesh, firm enough for brining and preserves as well as fresh eating.

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Taste & texture

Firmness

medium/firm

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/0/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

soft/medium

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/1/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Used for

brining

context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Context & source

/details/observations/0/value/16/context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

preserves

context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Context & source

/details/observations/0/value/16/context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

fresh eating

context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Context & source

/details/observations/0/value/16/context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

How to spot it

Skin

yellow with blush

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/8/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

yellow with blush

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/9/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

pale yellow with red cheeks

context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Context & source

/details/observations/0/value/14/context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Flesh

Cream

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/2/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Cream

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/3/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

cream

context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Context & source

/details/observations/0/value/15/context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description

fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

Size

Stalk length

48.08 mm

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC accession measurement at Brogdale, Kent. The observation year, sample size and summary statistic are not supplied.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/6/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Stalk length

54.78 mm

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC accession measurement at Brogdale, Kent. The observation year, sample size and summary statistic are not supplied.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/7/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Weight

7.90 g

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/4/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

5.00 g

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/5/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Appearance

Juice colour

colourless

Collection entry: Napoleon (EMLA) · 1975-093

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/12/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Juice colour

colourless/light yellow

Collection entry: Napoleon (V1009) · 1963-163

context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Context & source

NFC characterization at Brogdale belongs to the named collection entry. A page can contain separate accessions; values stay attached to that entry.

Interpretation reference ↗

/details/observations/0/value/13/context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.

nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

Origin & family

Napoleon’s family

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Field notes

Original source notes

descriptor observations

trait: firmness
value: medium/firm
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: firmness
value: soft/medium
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: flesh color
value: Cream
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: flesh color
value: Cream
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: fruit weight reported
value: 7.90 g
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: fruit weight reported
value: 5.00 g
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: stalk length reported
value: 48.08 mm
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: stalk length reported
value: 54.78 mm
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: skin color
value: yellow with blush
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: skin color
value: yellow with blush
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: pistil shape
value: pointed
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: pistil shape
value: depressed
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: juice color
value: colourless
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: juice color
value: colourless/light_yellow
context: Unpublished NFC characterisation, Brogdale, Kent; accession observations, not a universal cultivar guarantee.
source url: nationalfruitcollection.org.uk ↗

trait: skin color
value: pale yellow with red cheeks
context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description
source url: fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

trait: flesh color
value: cream
context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description
source url: fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

trait: culinary role
value: brining, preserves, fresh eating
context: UC Davis FPS cultivar description
source url: fps.ucdavis.edu ↗

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