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Canadian Reinette

An old russet apple still very popular in France as a cooking or a late dessert apple.

Origin: France, 1771

Pollination: Canadian Reinette is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

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Canadian Reinette apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2025

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 2026. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Canadian Reinette

An old variety probably originating from Normandy, France. The earliest reference to the name dates from 1771. Grown commercially in France where it is a popular and widely available culinary and late dessert variety usually known as 'Canada'.

Medium to large, short-round-conical fruit. Often irregular or lopsided. The greenish yellow skin is usually, but not always, almost completely covered in a browish green russet. Fairly dry, firm cream coloured flesh turning crumbly in storage. The sharp taste mellows with keeping. Keeps its shape or makes a stiff puree when cooked. Good cooked flavour.

Vigorous, triploid tree. Good cropper. Attractive blossom.

Characteristics of Canadian Reinette apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourRusset
FlavourSharp
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useNov-Mar
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceCanker - Susceptible
Scab - Resistant
Special featuresAttractive Blossom
Cooked Keeps Shape
Pollination date14
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile triploid
PollinatorsPollination partners
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