Malus domestica ‘Reinette de Canada’
‘Fruit, large, three inches and a half wide, and three inches deep; oblato-conical, with prominent ribs originating at the eye, and diminishing as they extend downwards towards the stalk. Skin, greenish-yellow, with a tinge of brown on the side next the sun, covered with numerous brown russety dots, and reticidations of russet. Eye, large, partially closed, with short segments, and set in a rather deep and plaited basin. Stalk, about an inch long, slender, inserted in a deep, wide, and generally smooth cavity. Flesh, yellowish-white, firm, juicy, brisk, and highly flavored. An apple of first-rate quality, either for culinary or dessert use; it is in season from November to April.’ [Hogg p.167/1851].
Horticultural & Botanical History
History not known, grown more in continental Europe than Britain. Produces a large, strong and vigorous tree and an excellent bearer. Available November to April. ‘An apple of excellent quality, either for culinary or dessert use.’ [HP].
‘This valuable variety is much better known among the French than in this country, as is obvious from there not being a single English synonym which can be ascribed to it. That of “the Portugal Apple” can scarcely be considered an exception to this remark, as it was merely a temporary local name, given because the trees to which it referred had been sent from Portugal.’ [PM t.77/1829].
‘A very large apple, excellent bearer, and suitable for any purpose.’ [David Crichton. NHM vol.1 p60/1864].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [Apple no.33/1850].
Notes
‘Royal Russet’, which see, is sometimes called ‘Reinette de Canada’.
Published Apr 16, 2010 - 11:43 AM | Last updated Jul 25, 2011 - 03:40 PM
Apple ‘Reinette du Canada’ | PM t.77/1829 | BHL
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, not known, possibly Canada |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Apple, Dessert apple, Culinary apple, Keeping apple |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Reinette du Canada
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| Confidence level | high |