Hard cider apple
USDA identification images for Muscat de Bernay
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
- 10 Jun 2018 WASHINGTON, United StatesGrafted this last February... so far the 2nd most vigorous tree in my small nursery. Large, oval dark brown leaves with smaller than normal serrations.
- 24 Sep 2015 MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA, United StatesExcellent bittersweet for cider. Small, hard fruit keeps well and grinds easily, good juice yield. Excellent flavor, plenty of tannin; use up to 30% in a blend. (In my cool-summer climate anyway)
- 26 May 2012 Pennsylvania (south-central), United StatesThe only information I have is from Trees of Antiquity: "Originated around the commune of Bernay, the site of Benedictine Abbey." Bernay is located in Normandy, France.
- 18 Mar 2012 POLK COUNTY, OREGON, United StatesWhat is the earliest date Muscat de Bernay can be traced back to?
- 29 Aug 2011 Pennsylvania (south-central), United StatesWill update my account when the tree arrives next year in spring.
Tree register
United States
- Alison Gardner in Albion, CALIFORNIA
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON / USA
- Gina Colver in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON
- Jim Wodehouse in LLANO, NEW MEXICO
- John Mark Krenkel in Dallas, POLK COUNTY, OREGON
- Michael Le Boulluec in Glen Rock, PA
- Mike in Glen Rock, PA
- Mike Garland in Boisfort, WA
- Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: France
Identification
- Country of origin: France
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Muscat de Bernay:
United States
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester