Etoile

Apple

Origin and History Calville Etoille and Reinette Etoile are recorded alternate names for this variety. Origin supposed Holland.

Tree Vigorous and very productive.

Fruit

Size: Large.

Form: Roundish oblate.

Skin: Rich red with gray shade and many gray dots.

Flesh and Flavor: White, veined with red, tender, sugary, slightly acid.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season November to February.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Etoile. Calville Etoille. Reinette Etoile. Origin supposed Holland. Tree vigorous, very productive. Fruit large, roundish oblate, rich red, with gray shade, and many gray dots. Flesh white, veined with red, tender, sugary, slightly acid. November to February. (Alb. Pom.)

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

Calville Etoille Reinette Etoile Lady Pomme Grise Star Reinette Winter Gray Reinette