"National" Apple Tree
 (Malus domestica)
 Synonyms : Red Cusset, National Goddess
 Origin : Rhône
 History : Discovered in 1871 from a chance sowing by Mr. Roux, in Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône). Very widespread in Bresse, in the Macon region and in Ain. It was quickly cultivated throughout France. It was identified as the result of the cross between "Calville Rouge d'Hiver" and "Cusset"
 Fruit Description : Large fruit with blood-red skin and a yellow base. Fine, sweet, slightly acidic, juicy and refreshing flesh.
 Use : Good eating apple but better cooked.
 Harvest and maturity : Early November
 Consumption : December to end of March.
 Pollination : Cross-pollination.
 Disease resistance : Good general resistance, hardy variety.
 Available rootstocks :
 - M106 : For outdoor apple trees. Adapts to almost all soils and is particularly well-suited to Brittany. Resists root asphyxiation very well and attracts very little woolly aphids. Good rooting, which gives it good resistance to vole attacks.
 Fruiting fairly quickly in 3-4 years.
 Lifespan: 60 years and over.
 - M26 : For trained or low-stem apple trees, ideal for small city gardens. Small apple tree (3m) with very rapid fruiting (2-3 years). Not suitable as a tree for outdoor use due to its weak root system (but much better than M9) unless it is well supported for life.
 Lifespan 40 years and more.