Nieman's Red Reinette
AppleNieman's Red Reinette
Origin/History
Originated at Hanover, Germany.
Tree
A strong, vigorous grower.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, roundish conical.
Stalk: Short.
Skin: Yellow, mostly overspread and splashed with red.
Calyx: Open.
Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, juicy, vinous, subacid.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Variety documented in Virginia as of 1900 (Downing).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Nieman's Red Reinette.
Nieman's Rothe Reinette. Reinette Rouge de Nieman.
Originated at Hanover, Germany. Tree a strong, rigorous grower.
Fruit medium, roundish conical, yellow, mostly overspread and splashed with red. Stalk short. Calyx open. Flesh white, tender, juicy, vinous, subacid. November, February. (Virg.)
Nieman's Rote Reinette Nieman's Rothe Reinette Nieman’s Rote Reinette Reinette Rouge de Nieman