Larger than Golden Russet. Pleasant, very sweet flavor. Brownish yellow with faint red stripes on sunny side. Prominent lenticels. Picks 1 to 2 weeks earlier than Golden Russet
USDA identification images for Reinette Russet
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
- 16 Nov 2024Great flavour
Tree register
We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Reinette Russet tree you can register it here.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Sport of Reine des Reinettes
- Originates from: France
- Developed by: INRA, Angers
Identification
- Country of origin: France
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Reinette Russet:
Canada
Quebec
- Les Vergers de la Colline, Ste-Cécile de Milton