Nathusius Taubenapfel

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

also searched as: натусиус таубенапфел

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained in 1824 in the Althaldensleben nursery from seeds. It was initially named "Großer roter althaldensleber Pigeon", later it was renamed in honor of Johann Gottlob Nathusius. In literature, it is also found under the name "Lucas Taubenapfel".

The fruits are classified as dessert and culinary, distinguished by a spicy flavor with a characteristic cinnamon aftertaste. The consumption period extends from November to March. The variety is of historical significance and is often considered in the context of preserving regional genetic resources.

Sources4

Loading…

The list of sources is loaded via script—please enable JavaScript.

Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

Found an error in the record?

The directory replicates the primary source. If an entry differs from the official publication, please specify the discrepancy and provide a link if possible. Corrections are added to the moderation queue.

This is a directory, not an official registry: data is based on public disclosures and may have changed. More about sources

Same species