Zuccalmaglio was bred in Germany, a cross of Ananas Reinette x Pupurroter Agatapfel, and released in 1878. Its original name is Von Zuccalmaglio's Renette. In the literature, it is considered as a high quality late apple, with little sensitivity to sickness, very vigorous and alternating.

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David Maxwell, Nova Scotia, Zone 5b (Wet Atlantic climate)
This apple was held by Fred Janssen (one of the founders of NAFEX, now late), to represent the absolute pinnacle of apple perfection. In my own orchard it is OK, pleasant eating, but prone to both scab and insect attack.