Rouge du Roussillon

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Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot · Fruit crops

also searched as: роуге ду роуссиллон

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is of medium vigor, reaching 4–6 meters in height, with a spreading crown. The variety is self-fertile, though cross-pollination contributes to better fruit set. Flowering is early, which makes the tree sensitive to spring frosts, while the frost resistance of the plant itself is down to -15…-22 °C.

The fruits are small or medium-sized (35–55 mm in diameter) and have a round or slightly oval shape. The skin is velvety, light orange in color with red dots or a blush. The flesh is juicy, melting, with low acidity and a sugar content above 12 °Brix. The pit is small and separates well from the flesh.

The variety possesses natural resistance to diseases but is susceptible to peach leaf curl, moniliosis, and red spider mites. The harvest is collected from the end of June to the beginning of July. Due to the delicate skin, the fruits do not transport well and require careful hand harvesting.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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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

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breeder code ROUGE D.ROUSSILLON

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ROUGE DU ROUSSILLON primary ES, FR, QZ
ROUGE_DU_ROUSSILLON QZ

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

Parties

Maintainer: Pepinieres Lafond (FR) 45 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

FR France Active

№ 0090701

Application

25 April 1988

Registration

1 January 1961
ES Spain Active

№ 11990016

Application

21 February 1996

Registration

30 November 2016

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0090701	25 April 1988	1 January 1961	—	Active
ES Spain	11990016	21 February 1996	30 November 2016	—	Active

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