Grey French Reinette
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Grey French Reinette
Origin/History
French origin. Lindley identifies this variety as distinct among the multiple varieties of Reinette Grise and considers it among the most valuable of its class.
Tree
Moderate grower and good bearer. Young wood of a chestnut color.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Roundish oblate, broadest at base.
Skin: Covered with brownish gray russet.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellow, moderately juicy, rich subacid.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November, December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
The source notes that multiple varieties exist under the name Reinette Grise or Gray Reinette; this particular variety is distinguished from others in the group.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Grey French Reinette. Reinette Grise. Reinette Franche Grauwe. Reinette Grise Française. There are a number of varieties of Reinette Grise, or Gray Reinette. The one here, however, is considered by Lindley as distinct, and among the most valuable of its class. It is of French origin. Tree a moderate grower and good bearer. Young wood of a chestnut color. Fruit medium, roundish oblate, broadest at base, covered with brownish gray russet. Flesh yellow, moderately juicy, rich subacid. November, December.