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Patte de Loup

An apple which looks like it has been scratched by a wolf

Origin: France, 1700

Pollination: Patte de Loup is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Patte de Loup 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
MaidenM27Very dwarfing £23.50
< 5 in stock
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.

Characteristics of Patte de Loup apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourSharp
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeEarly October
Season of useJan-Apr
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date16
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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