Apple tree - Queen of the Reinettes

Reine des Reinettes apple tree (Malus domestica 'Reine des Reinettes')

A very old and prestigious French variety, the Reine des Reinettes is an autumn apple highly prized for its exceptional flavor and delicate aroma. An absolute benchmark among dessert apples!

An indispensable pollinator in all orchards.

🍎 Fruit description

A medium-sized apple, round with a slightly flattened and regular shape. The skin is thin, smooth, golden yellow with streaks and a bright orange-red blush on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is creamy white, fine-textured, crisp, very juicy, and exceptionally fragrant. It has a remarkably balanced sweet-tart flavor with rich and complex aromas reminiscent of hazelnut and honey.

🥧 Usage

An excellent eating apple, considered one of the best for savoring. Ideal for fresh juice thanks to its very juicy and fragrant flesh. Perfect for premium cider, where it imparts exceptional aromas. Also suitable for tarts, compotes, and fruit salads. A versatile fruit of very high quality.

📅 Harvest

September-October depending on the region. An early variety that kicks off the autumn apple season. Harvesting takes place when the fruit easily detaches from the tree. The harvest is generally regular and abundant.

🏺 Conservation

Short shelf life. Best consumed from September to October. The apple retains its crispness and delicate aromas well.

🐝 Pollination

Self-sterile variety requiring a pollinator. Excellent pollinator for many other varieties. Good pollinators: Belle de Boskoop, Jacques Lebel, Cox Orange, Elstar. Early to mid-season flowering. Excellent productivity.

🛡️ Disease resistance

Moderate susceptibility to scab and powdery mildew. Requires regular preventative treatments. Variety that adapts well to different climates. Prefers temperate climates.

📖 History

A very old variety known in France since the 18th century. Probably originating in the Netherlands or Germany, it was introduced to France at the beginning of the 18th century. Widely cultivated in Europe and considered one of the most prestigious apple varieties, its name evokes its regal status among Reinette apples. It is part of France's fruit heritage and is recognized worldwide for its exceptional quality.

🌱 Cultivation characteristics

A tree with a spreading, upright habit. Early fruiting. Regular and very generous production. Adapts to all types of well-drained soil. Full sun. An easy-to-grow variety recommended for home orchards. An excellent pollinator for other varieties.