Apple "Calville Blanc d'Hiver"

Calville Blanc d'Hiver

            [Acid-med; Sugar-med]

Cider, Juice, Culinary

Sweet, Sharp, Aromatic, Effervescent

     This varietal originated in France in the mid-1500s, and is the classic dessert apple of French cuisine, as well as an excellent component for cider-blends.  The apple is a medium to large sized knobbly bottomed, pale, yellow/green fruit, with a light red blush.  Its flavour is sharp, but balanced with a mild sweetness, and has an exquisite flavour that some even describe as spiced.  It is also unusually high in Vitamin C. Average disease resistance.  Medium vigour.  Medium and temperamental cropper.   

Zone Hardiness: 4 (Map link)

Picking Season: Mid October

Storage: 3-4 month

Pollination Group: IV (Compatible with III and V) (Chart) (Diploid, Self Sterile)

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