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| DOREE DE LYON |
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| Clone examined: |
CA 111 |
| Origin: |
C. Sativa, also known as Marron de Lyon |
Recommended
cultivation area: |
South-West – Limousin, Périgord, Quercy |
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| Tree |
| Stocks: |
Must be grafted onto ink-resistant stocks. |
| Vigour: |
Average. |
| Bearing: |
Half erect. |
| Fruiting: |
Not yet observed on young trees. |
| Budding: |
Late. |
| Productivity: |
Average to good. |
| Diseases: |
Reduced sensitivity to leaf-rust. |
| Male flowers: |
Brachystaminate. |
| Pollinating agents: |
Maraval. |
| Flowering period: |
Male flowers 30 June – 11 July. |
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| Fruit |
| Form: |
elliptical, long |
| Colour: |
bright red chestnut |
| Size: |
average to large |
| Dividing: |
over 20% |
| Maturity period: |
half-late |
| Natural preservation: |
quite good |
Behaviour when
transformed: |
good for canning |
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| General assessment |
The term “marron” (meaning “chestnut-coloured”) is merely a commercial name and does not reflect reality.
Dorée de Lyon is a good variety for amateur growers; it is rustic, productive and good for canning but divides too much for large-scale production. |
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