Diel's Reinette

Apple

Origin and History

Raised by Van Mons. Also known as Reinette Diel and Diel Kernobst.

Tree

Strong and healthy grower with vigorous growth. Abundant bearer.

Fruit

Size and Form: Below medium; roundish oblate.

Skin: Orange yellow at maturity with crimson and russety dots and spots.

Flesh and Flavor: White, firm, crisp, juicy, rich, and spicy.

Season

December to March.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 1 catalog (1900)

Central Experimental Farm , Dominion Department of Agriculture, Agassiz, British Columbia (under test; Bulletin No. 3, Second Series) — 1900

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Diel's Reinette. Reinette Diel. Diel Kernobst. This variety was raised by Van Mons. Tree strong, healthy, vigorous grower, and abundant bearer. Fruit below medium, roundish oblate, orange yellow at maturity, with crimson and russety dots and spots. Flesh white, firm, crisp, juicy rich, spicy. December to March.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Diel Kernobst Reinette Diel