Royal Reinette
AppleOrigin/History
From Sussex, England, also known as Royal Grise Reinette. Described by Lindley as an account source.
Tree
Described as an abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size: Rather small
Form: Conical
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Yellow, striped with red, with many gray spots
Flesh and Flavor: Pale yellow, firm, juicy, brisk subacid
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November to May
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes or Variants
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)Royal Reinette. Royal Grise Reinette. From Sussex, England. Described by Lindley as : tree an abundant bearer. Fruit rather small, conical, yellow, striped with red, many gray spots. Flesh pale yellow, firm, juicy, brisk subacid. November to May.