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Court Pendu Rouge apple trees

(Court Pendu Plat)
Malus domestica
Court Pendu Plat
Court Pendu Rouge is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 6 One of the latest flowering apples

Court Pendu Rouge is one of the oldest known apples, dating back to the 1600s and possibly earlier. It has several names, including Court Pendu Plat in English-speaking countries.

Inspite of this it is a modern-looking apple with an attractive bi-coloured red/orange flush. The flattened shape is quite distinctive.

The flavour is aromatic with a noticeable fruity peardrop overtone, and the flesh is quite dense. The interesting flavour carries over into the juice, which can be used to add a sweet component to cider blends.

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Court Pendu Rouge organic apple trees for sale

  • 11 yeartree on M9 rootstock23.25€
    Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 21 yeartree on MM111 rootstock23.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 3Bush (2-years)tree on M9 rootstock32.00€
    Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
  • 4Half-standard (2 years)tree on MM111 rootstock33.00€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
EU delivery countries
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
Delivery chargesClick here to view estimated delivery charges. Our 2-year trees and some pot-grown trees are too big or unsuitable for mail-order and are only available for collection direct from the nursery. Please contact us if you wish to order.

Growing and Training

The key characteristic of Court Pendu Plat is its very late blooming, which makes it useful for areas with late spring frosts, and for cross-pollinating with other late-blooming varieties.

Court Pendu Plat is cold hardy and, as is often the case with very old apple varieties, has naturally good disease resistance.


Court Pendu Rouge characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group6 - One of the latest flowering apples
  • Disease resistanceGood
  • Picking seasonLate
  • Season of use1-2 months
  • Food usesEating freshJuice
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
  • Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
  • Country of originFrance
  • Period of origin1600 - 1649
  • Fruit colourOrange flush

Similar varieties

  • See also Belle Fleur Simple
    Belle Fleur Simple
    A traditional late-season dessert apple with a sweet flavour, and good keeping qualities.
  • See also Cabarette
    Cabarette
    A traditional very-late season dessert apple, found in northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • See also GoldRush
    GoldRush
    A modern disease-resistant apple, like Golden Delicious but with a better tart/sweet balance. Good for eating fresh and juicing / cider.
  • See also Queen Cox
    Queen Cox
    A modern self-fertile form of the renowned Cox's Orange Pippin, with arguably even better flavour.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.