Court Pendu Rouge apple trees

(Court Pendu Plat)

Malus domestica

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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.

Court Pendu Rouge organic apple trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2024

1Maidentree on M9 rootstock22.25€
Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
2Maidentree on MM111 rootstock22.25€
Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root

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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

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