Reinette de Chênée apple tree – AB

Description

All about the Reinette de Chênée apple tree

The Reinette de Chênée apple tree is a beautiful heirloom apple with a particular aroma, with an orange-yellow colour. Originally from Chênée in Belgium, it was described before 1872 by the nurseryman Descardre. This variety is very common and recommended for its taste quality.

Characteristics of the fruit

The fruit is medium-sized (60-80 mm), with a round, conical shape, often irregular. The epidermis is green-yellow with orange hues, rough all over. The flesh is yellowish, firm and juicy, with a strong aroma and a good sugar-acidity balance.

Use of the fruit

The Reinette de Chênée is mainly used for the table. It is harvested in mid-October and keeps well until November-December.

Description of the Reinette de Chênée apple tree

The tree has a strong vigour in its young years and then moderate thereafter. It has a fairly open bush habit.

Growing Characteristics

• Flowering: Late, with bad pollen, self-sterile.
• Fertility: Good productivity, but great diversity in fruit size.
• Disease Susceptibility: Very susceptible to canker.

Recommended Pollinators

• Colapuis
• Sheep’s Mouth
• President Henry Van Dievoet (Cabarette)
• Queen of the Reinettes
• Transparent by Croncels

A little more about the Reinette de Chênée apple tree

The Reinette de Chênée is distinguished by its well-marked green sepals. Not to be confused with the Reinette de France or the Reinette de Blenheim which also have this characteristic but are larger.

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