Reaux

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in France. Recorded in 1895. Fruits have firm, fine, creamy white flesh with a sweet subacid, slightly aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Reau

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium-large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Flat globose 2

Height
56.00 mm 2

Width
67.50 mm 2

Ribbing
weak-medium 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2

Russet
low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1948 - 776   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Reaux

Flowering time
17th May 10% flowering
22nd May Full (80%) flowering
31st May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late October 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register