Reinette du Canada apple
Inspite of the name, Reinette du Canada is an old French semi-russetted apple variety. It is one of the most widely-grown russet varieties in France, readily available in supermarkets and village markets simply as "Canada" - although this term is also used for the more russeted Reinette Grise du Canada. The extent of russeting is usually fairly light, and the underlying light yellow/green skin is readily visible and may be flushed red.
Most russet apples have culinary qualities, but whereas the main English russet apples are usually regarded as dessert apples, Reinette du Canada is primarily a culinary apple.
Reinette du Canada identification images
USDA identification images for Reinette du Canada
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.
See also
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United States
- Jan Lee in Tomales, CA
- John Horrell in Petaluma, CALIFORNIA
United Kingdom
- Deborah Kaufmann in Stalybridge,
- Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
Canada
- Clive Rose in SALT SPRING ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- katjatinnemann@gmail.com in VICTORIA, BC
Australia
- Cow & Company in Margate, TASMANIA
- Hayden in Winslow, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
- Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS
New Zealand
- Giles in HAMILTON, WAIKATO
- Graham Leach in Gore,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2013 season
- 21st May 2013 - tree owned by Jean in Martock, United Kingdom
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: Unknown
- Introduced: 18th century
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Cropping: Good
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavor style (apples): Sweeter
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Cooking result: Textured puree
Growing
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
- Ploidy: Triploid
Identification
- Country of origin: France
- Fruit colour: Yellow / Orange
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Reinette du Canada:
United States
California
- Arroyo Community Garden, Petaluma
Australia
Victoria
- Petty's Orchard, Templestowe
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor
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