Reinette Ontz
AppleReinette Ontz
Origin/History
Supposed to be from Luxemberg, Belgium.
Tree
Vigorous, spreading growth habit. Good bearer in alternate years.
Fruit
Size & Form Medium; oblate, slightly conic.
Skin Pale greenish yellow, or pale yellow at full maturity. Many grayish dots.
Stem Short, small.
Cavity Medium.
Calyx Closed.
Basin Rather shallow, slightly corrugated.
Flesh & Flavor Yellowish, a little coarse, moderately juicy, subacid.
Core & Seeds Small.
Season
December to March.
Flavor
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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)Reinette Ontz.
Origin, supposed to be Luxemberg, Belgium ; tree vigorous, spreading ; a good bearer alternate years.
Fruit medium, oblate, slightly conic ; skin pale greenish yellow, or pale yellow at full maturity, many grayish dots ; stalk short, small ; cavity medium ; calyx closed ; basin rather shallow, slightly corrugated ; flesh yellowish, a little coarse, moderately juicy, subacid ; core small. December, March.