Reine de Reinettes apple trees

(King of the Pippins)

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
• Flowering group: 4

Reine de Reinettes is typical of the "reinette" style apple, with its flushed orange skin and firm rather than crisp flesh. It is often known by its English name - King of the Pippins.

It has been grown in Europe since the 18th century. Although usually considered a dessert variety, it can also be used for cooking - particularly French-style patisseries, since the slices keep their shape when cooked.

It is a good juicing apple too, the juice has a good robust flavour and can also be used in cider blends.

Reine de Reinettes organic apple trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2026

• 11 yeartree on M9 rootstock26.50€
  Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  

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• 21 yeartree on M116 rootstock27.75€
  Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  

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• 31 yeartree on MM111 rootstock26.50€
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• 41 yeartree on Bittenfelder rootstock26.50€
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Growing and Training

Reine de Reinettes is a good and reliable cropper. It grows in a compact neat fashion and disease resistance is fairly good.

History

Reine de Reinettes is thought to originate from France in the 18th century. It was introduced to England by a London nurseryman, Kirke of Brompton, where it was known as King of the Pippins.

Reine de Reinettes characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Reine de Reinettes?Average
• Is Reine de Reinettes self-fertile?Partially self-fertile
• What flowering group is Reine de Reinettes?4
• What is the overall disease resistance of Reine de Reinettes?Average
• Picking periodearly October
• What season do you pick Reine de Reinettes?Late
• How long can you keep Reine de Reinettes in a fridge?3 months or more
• Food usesEating freshCulinaryJuiceHard ciderDual purpose
• Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Where does Reine de Reinettes originate from?France
• When was Reine de Reinettes first introduced?1800 - 1849
• What colour is the blossom of Reine de Reinettes?Pink - light
• Fruit colourOrange flush

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