Reinette Rouge Étoilée

An old famous European apple with a distinct ribbed shape

Origin: Belgium, 1830

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History and description of Reinette Rouge Étoilée

This famous apple is still grown in Europe. Known by many names including Early Red Calville and Sterappel.

Characteristics of Reinette Rouge Étoilée apple trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Red
Flavour
Fruit size
Picking time	Oct
Season of use	Oct-Nov
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing	Partial tip-bearer
Cropping	Heavy
Pollination date	14
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility
Pollinators	Pollination partners