Rambour Queen

Origin/History

Of Russian origin. Hansen (1902) catalogued this variety as No. 502 under the name Rambour Reinette, noting that it is also called Rambour Queen — "Reinette meaning Queen." Thomas (1903) lists it directly under the name Rambour Queen and confirms the Russian origin.

Tree

Very upright in habit, with large leaves. (Hansen.) Thomas does not describe the tree.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, very irregular oblate. (Both sources agree on size and general form; Hansen specifies "very irregular.")

Stem: Medium. (Thomas.)

Cavity: Medium. Hansen describes it as regular; Thomas gives no qualifier beyond medium.

Calyx: Large, closed, with convergent segments. (Hansen.) Thomas does not describe the calyx independently.

Basin: Wide, irregular, folded and corrugated. (Hansen gives the fullest description; Thomas concurs on wide and irregular.)

Skin: Greenish yellow. Thomas adds that the surface is splashed with crimson; Hansen does not mention any crimson coloring.

Dots: Minute, white, areolar. (Hansen only.)

Flesh and Flavor: White with greenish veinings, very juicy, sub-acid, good. (Both sources agree.)

Core/Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Fall to late autumn. Hansen says "Fall"; Thomas specifies "Late autumn." The two characterizations are consistent.

Uses

Good for keeping in cold storage. (Thomas.)

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Thomas references an illustration as Fig. 436 in his volume.