Apple tree - Chailleux cloth of gold

Chailleux drap d'or apple tree (Malus domestica 'Chailleux drap d'or')

An old and hardy French variety, the Chailleux Drap d'Or is an autumn apple highly prized for its beautiful golden color and sweet flavor. An apple with an evocative name that shines brightly in the orchards!

🍎 Fruit description

A medium to large apple, round, slightly flattened, and regular in shape. The skin is smooth, thin, and a brilliant golden yellow, hence its name "cloth of gold." Sometimes slightly pink on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is white, tender, crisp, juicy, and fragrant. It has a sweet, mild flavor with a light, refreshing acidity.

🥧 Usage

An excellent eating apple, perfect for fresh juice thanks to its juicy flesh. Ideal for sweet cider where it adds sweetness and aroma. Also suitable for compotes, tarts, and fruit salads. A versatile fruit prized for its sweetness and beautiful color.

📅 Harvest

September to October. Harvesting takes place when the fruit detaches easily from the tree. The harvest is generally regular and abundant.

🏺 Conservation

Keeps well for 2 to 3 months in a cool, well-ventilated cellar. Best enjoyed from October to December. The flesh remains tender and juicy.

🐝 Pollination

Self-sterile variety requiring a pollinator. Good pollinators: Reine des Reinettes, Belle de Boskoop, Jacques Lebel, Reinette Clochard. Mid-season flowering. Good productivity.

🛡️ Disease resistance

Good overall disease resistance. Moderate scab resistance. Hardy and vigorous variety, well-suited to cool, damp climates. Adapts well to the conditions of western France.

📖 History

An old French variety whose exact origin remains uncertain. Traditionally cultivated in western France. Its name comes from its brilliant golden-yellow color, reminiscent of a cloth of gold. A local variety prized for its hardiness and attractive appearance.

🌱 Cultivation characteristics

A tree with a spreading, upright habit. Early fruiting. Regular and abundant production. Adapts to all types of well-drained soil. Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. An easy-to-grow variety recommended for home orchards.