Alternative to Golden Russet for cider production with larger fruit, more cold hardy and partial resistance to apple scab. Origin: Selected as bud mutation of Reine des Reinettes at Fruit and Ornamental Breeding Unit of the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Angers, France; further evaluated in Quebec as X4362. Tree: weak to moderate vigor; upright, spreading habit; resistant to apple scab in Quebec but partially resistant in France; resistant to powdery mildew and fire blight. Fruit: medium; variable shape from round-conic or flat round-conic to oblate; skin brownish-yellow, medium thickness and very rough with fine to medium russet and large swollen lenticels; flesh greenish-white, juicy, breaking and firm; rich sweet flavor and tannins that contribute to cider quality.
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