Large, with characteristic ribbed shape. Skin pale red with a tinge of yellow. Sweet, slight strawberry flavor with tender, juicy flesh. Good fresh and for baked apples, keeps its form with a smooth creamy texture.
USDA identification images for Calville Rouge d'Automne
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 31 Mar 2016 WA, United StatesTasted at the HOS fruit show a few years ago. Grafted it onto one of my trees, but no fruit yet.
Tree register
United States
- Aaron Millis in HELENA, MT
- Nathan Parker in Mount Shasta, CA
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: France
- Introduced: 1670
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1949-011
Identification
- Country of origin: France
Where to buy fresh fruit
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References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor