French Reinette
AppleFrench Reinette
Origin and History
An old French apple variety, historically known by various regional and linguistic names: Reinette Franche, Reinette Blanche, Weisse Reinette, Reinette Blanche dite Prime, Franz Rennette, Franzosische Edelreinette, and Reinette de Normandy. Valued primarily as a long keeper.
Tree
Handsome tree of vigorous growth. Bears abundantly.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, roundish oblong conical, truncated.
Color and Surface: Yellow ground with some russet; red coloration where exposed to sun.
Flesh and Flavor: Firm, yellowish white. Flavor: rich and sprightly subacid.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Valued as a long keeper; excellent storage quality.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)French Reinette.
Reinette Franche. Reinette Blanche. Weisse Reinette. Reinette Blanche, dite Prime. Franz Rennette. Franzosische Edelreinette. Reinette de Normandy.
An old French Apple described by various authors, valued mainly as a long keeper. Coxe says the tree is handsome, of vigorous growth and an abundant bearer.
Fruit large, roundish oblong conical, truncated, yellow, with some russet, and red in sun. Flesh firm, yellowish white, rich and sprightly subacid.