Chantecler apple trees

(Chanteclerc)

Malus domestica

Chantecler is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Picking season: Late
Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Flowering group: 4

Chantecler is a very attractive French apple, with a golden yellow skin and often a light orange flush.

The flesh has a fine light texture, and is quite soft. The flavour is mild, basically sweet, but with some acidity.

The apples are quite large, and ripen late in the season. They keep well.

Chantecler is grown commercially in France and is often available in supermarkets.

Chantecler organic apple trees for sale

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Growing and Training

Reasonably hardy with some disease resistance.

History

Chantecler is also sometimes spelled Chanteclerc and is sold under the Belchard brand. It is a variety obtained by INRA in Angers and was listed in the catalog in 1977 as one of the best varieties of the time.

Chantecler characteristics

Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Disease resistanceAverage
Picking periodmid-October
Picking seasonLate
Season of use3 months or more
Food usesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Flower colourPink - light