| Malus 'Calville Blanc d'hiver' | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Hybrid parentage | Chance seedling |
| Cultivar | Calville Blanc d'hiver |
| Origin | France, 1600s |
The Calville Blanc d'hiver (Calville's white winter) is an apple cultivar. It originated in France in the 17th century from a chance seedling.[1]
Noted for unusual looks (somewhat lumpy on the side) but excellent reward when tried. Noted for having unusually high vitamin C content. Apple of choice for tarte tatin in France.