Roseau d'Automne
Apple
Roseau d'Automne
Origin/History
Of foreign origin (Elliott). Downing's description is drawn from Coxe. Elliott notes that the name "Roseau" used alone by some writers is incorrect.
Tree
Large, vigorous grower, spreading habit (Downing). Not described in source (Elliott).
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, roundish ovate, flat at the base.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Yellow, with russet at the stem end (Downing) and a blush red cheek. Elliott does not mention russet at the stem.
Flesh/Flavor: The two sources conflict on flesh character. Downing (citing Coxe) describes the flesh as yellow, juicy, tender, rich, and firm. Elliott describes it as yellowish, crisp, and acid.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
The two sources conflict on ripening and keeping season. Downing gives September. Elliott gives November to January, suggesting significantly later ripening or extended storage.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Roseau d'Automne.
Tree large, vigorous grower, spreading.
Fruit medium, roundish ovate, flat at base, yellow, russet at stem, blush red cheek. Flesh yellow, juicy, tender, rich, firm. September. (Coxe.)
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)ROSEAU D'AUTOMNE. Roseau, incorrectly, of some. Foreign. Medium, roundish ovate, flat at base, yellow, blush red cheek : flesh, yellowish, crisp, acid. November to January.