Golden Reinette
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Golden Reinette’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. An ancient variety from Europe that is worth growing for the historical interest alone. The skin is yellow with a strong flush of red and lightly russeted. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Golden Reinette’ as follows: A very old variety, popular in 18th and 19th centuries, a pleasant mild dry flavour.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
yellow with a strong flush of red and lightly russeted
Flesh Texture
Not recorded
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Storage Life
Moderate
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 4
Notes
Blenheim Orange ??. Originated in France; introduced 1600s. A good eating apple and can be used for making cider. Golden Reinette is a heritage apple variety with a long European history, producing medium-sized, golden-yellow fruit with a rich flavour valued for both fresh eating and cider production.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Not recorded
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries