Reine des Reinettes apple tree – AB

Description

Reine des Reinettes apple tree (Malus domestica ‘Reine des Reinettes’)

The Reine des Reinettes apple tree, also known as “Kroon Renet”, is an old variety obtained in Holland in 1770. Renowned for its excellent taste quality, this apple lives up to its reputation. It is appreciated for its versatility, being excellent for both chewing and cooking.

Characteristics of the fruit

• Size: Medium
• Color: Yellow-orange with red streaks
• Flesh: White, fine, firm and juicy
• Flavour: Sweet, slightly tart, very fragrant
• Storage: November to mid-January

Culture

Exhibition

The Reine des Reinettes apple tree requires a sunny exposure for optimal fruiting.

Soil

It adapts to different types of soil, but does not like cold or heavy soils. It is well suited to mountain cultivation.

Pollination

This variety is partially self-fertile and an excellent pollinator for other apple trees. For best fruiting, plant it with varieties like Golden Delicious or Akane.

Hardiness

Very hardy, resistant to spring frosts.

Care

Size

Perform maintenance pruning in late winter to maintain a balanced, airy shape. For trellised forms, prune green in summer. Check out our guide to pruning fruit trees for more details.

Productivity

The Queen of the Reinettes is very productive, but can show a tendency to alternate. Regular pruning and thinning can help maintain more consistent production.

Uses

The Queen of the Reinettes is a versatile apple:

• Excellent to chew, offering a rich and balanced taste
• Ideal for cooking: pies, compotes, pastries
• Perfect for juicing thanks to its juicy and fragrant flesh

Our planting tips

1. Choose a sunny spot in your garden.
2. Dig a planting hole three times wider than the root ball of the tree.
3. Mix the planting soil with compost or quality potting soil.
4. Plant the tree, being careful not to bury the graft point.
5. Water thoroughly after planting and install a stake if necessary.
6. Mulch the base of the tree to conserve moisture and limit weed competition.

For more information on planting fruit trees, check out our guide to planting fruit trees.

Complementary varieties

To diversify your orchard and ensure good pollination, you can also consider other varieties of apple trees such as:

• Golden Delicious
• Belle de Boskoop
• Cox’s Orange
• Reinette of Le Mans

Also discover our selection of the best varieties of apples to help you in your choice.

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