Malus domestica Heirloom ‘Calville Blanc D’Hiver’
Malus ‘Calville Blanc D'Hiver’ aromatic, tart, sharp flesh that is slightly bitter with spiciness and a banana flavour. France 17th century.
Malus ‘Calville Blanc D’Hiver’ – Lumpy shaped russet apples with pale yellow green skin. Aromatic flesh that is tart and sharp with low tannins, slight bitterness, spiciness, and a banana flavour with three times the vitamin C of other apples. Vigorous droopy growth, precocious, heavy bearing, likes warmer climates. Multi-purpose for fresh eating, cooking/baking, and cider. Flavours improve with storage. Allow to mature after harvest before fresh eating. Holds shape in cooking. Store up to 4 months. Introduced in France in the 17th century. | Rootstock: B.9 (Dwarf)
Common Name: Apple
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tree
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
Berries: Yellow
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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