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Bonnet Carre



A French dual purpose apple, similar angular shape to Calville Blanc D'hiver

Origin: France, 1948

Pollination:  Pollination partners

Bonnet Carre apple trees produced to special order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Bonnet Carre

Synonymous with French apple Belle Dunoise, originated from Dun-le-Palestel, Creuse, Limousin.

Characteristics of Bonnet Carre apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourGreen
FlavourSweet Sharp
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeLate October
Season of useNov-Feb
Tree vigourSmall
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date23
Pollination groupF
Self-fertility
PollinatorsPollination partners
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