Reinette a Longue Queue

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Synonyms:
Reinette a la Longue Queue, Reinette a Longue Quene

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
large 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Conical 2

Height
66.00 mm 2

Width
79.00 mm 2

Ribbing
weak 2

Ground Colour
Green yellow 2

Over Colour
Brown 2

Russet
very low 2

Firmness
firm 2

Coarseness
coarse 2

Flesh Colour
Greenish 2

Accession No.
1947 - 198   fingerprint   check_circle

Received by the National Fruit Trials from France. Recorded in 1831. Fruits have firm, rather coarse, greenish white flesh with a sweetish, slightly aromatic flavour.

Accession name
Reinette a Longue Queue

Flowering time
10th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
20th 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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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