Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' – Malus domestica 'Reinette de France'

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Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' – Malus domestica 'Reinette de France'

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'Reinette de France' is a medium-sized apple tree that grows moderately fast. The oval crown is semi-open and the tree will grow (5)6-8 m tall. The flowers open late in spring. Around mid-May, the dark pink buds open and the soft pink blossom is visible. The apples are ready for picking very late in the season and can be picked around the end of October. The apples of 'Reinette de France' are medium-sized and regularly flattened round in shape. The colour is orange-yellow to coppery with a red blush and red stripes on the sunny side. The flesh is firm, dark creamy white, medium juicy and distinctly sweet-smelling. However, the flavour is acidic with a pineapple-like aftertaste. 'Reinette de France' can be used as a hand apple and as a cooking apple, for example for purée or apple pie. The apples can be stored for about four months. Good for use in private gardens.
'Reinette de France' originated around 1853 in Tournai, Belgium. Hardiness zone 6.

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Specifications
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Height
5-8 m
Width
5-8m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
pink, flowers in May
Fruits
edible fruits, yellow, red, pink
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree, halfstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Halfstem fruit tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Malus domestica 'Reinette de France'

Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus domestica 'Reinette de France' blooms in may.
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