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Graue Herbstrenette



an old large sweet dessert russet variety from Europe.

Origin: France, 1670

Pollination: Graue Herbstrenette is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Graue Herbstrenette apple trees produced to 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 Graue Herbstrenette

syns Reinette Gris d'Automne of Leroy

Characteristics of Graue Herbstrenette apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly October
Season of useOct-Jan
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date8
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners