FRUITS-BERRIES-NUTS / APPLE
Classic French dessert apple often seen in paintings of the Renaissance period. Medium to large fruit. Oblong or conical shape with uneven longitudinal ribbing. Pale green or yellow smooth skin lightly blushed with red. Fine grained tender yellow-white flesh. Aromatic with an acid flavor. High vitamin C content. Slow cropper when young; becomes a heavy bearer. Excellent for sauce, cooking, dessert and cider. Scab resistant. Ripens in October. Zones 6-9. Dates back to the 16th century; unclear whether of French or German descent. SSE Accession # 100185 NCGR-Geneva
Accession: SSE 100185
$5
Listed In: 2023