Ananas Reinette Apple
Ananas Reinette is believed to have originated in the Netherlands. Recorded in 1821. Variety has been known in Denmark since 1865.
The variety is also known under the synonyms: Ananas, Ananas Renette, Ananas-Reinette, Ananasii, Ananasnii renet, Ananasova reneta, Ananasreinette, Ananasrenett, Ananasz renet, Annanas-Reinette, Reinette Ananas, Reinette d'Ananas, Renet d'Ananas, Renetta Ananas
Ananas Reinette forms a small tree with stiff upright, broad, open crown. The tree is hardy, but as the growth ends late, severe frost can damage the tree. Ananas Reinette is a healthy and a variety that is easy to grow.
The fruit is small and ovoid. The grass-green base color goes gradually into olive green to dull yellow with greenish tinge. Quite mature and well developed fruits are golden yellow to orange yellow on the sunny side.
The flesh is first white with greenish tint and green veins, the later white yellow. It is crisp, medium juicy, with a sweet taste and a strong, pleasant and distinctive aroma. The smell is strong and spicy.
Apples season is very late, are used from January. Can be stored for a long time.
Pineapple Reinet is a good eating apple and good for juice and jam.