Apple Tree Reinette du Canada Blanche - Malus domestica

Malus domestica 'Reinette du Canada Blanche' is an old variety that is very vigorous and productive. It delivers a mid-late flowering. Its large round apples have dull, rough, thick, greenish-yellow skin that is mottled and marbled with brown. The skin is slightly pink on the sunny side. Their yellow flesh is semi-tender, slightly crisp, juicy, sweet and tart, with a delicate aroma. It becomes slightly mealy during long storage. Harvesting begins in late September. The fruits can be consumed immediately, and can be stored until March if harvested late. They are pleasantly tart and rich in sugar. Excellent in pies, compotes, or pan-fried, this apple is also highly appreciated in savoury recipes. It is a self-sterile variety that requires the presence of other apple varieties to improve pollination. 

Malus domestica is commonly called the common or domestic apple tree. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. It has been present in Europe since ancient times, and is native to the forests of Central Asia. It has excellent hardiness and is probably the most cultivated fruit tree in Northern Europe. There are approximately 20,000 varieties, including around 10,000 of American origin, 2,000 of English origin, and 2,000 of Chinese origin. 

'Reinette du Canada Blanche' is an old variety of unknown origin. It has a spreading habit and adapts well to high altitudes or humid regions. Its habit is suitable for low or tall forms and espaliers. Its foliage consists of large, ovate leaves that are dark green on the upper side and whitish-green on the lower side. The leaves are deeply toothed. Flowering occurs in mid-late April, which usually protects it from frost. The flowers are destroyed by temperatures of -2 to -3°C (28.4 to 26.6°F). It is suitable for cultivation in all regions with late spring frosts. It is a triploid variety, which, despite its vigour, produces poor quality pollen, making it very weakly capable of pollinating other apple tree varieties. It produces apples with few or no viable seeds. It needs the presence of apple trees whose flowering occurs at the same time. Varieties such as 'Calville Blanc', 'Cox's Orange', 'Court Pendu', 'Court Pendu Rouge', 'Golden Delicious', 'Granny Smith', 'Idared', 'Reinette Etoilée', 'Reine des Reinettes', 'Rouge Délicious', 'Starking Delicious', 'Winter Banana' or any other late-flowering variety are suitable for cross-pollination. Ornamental apple trees such as 'Perpetu Evereste' and 'John Downie' flower abundantly and can be excellent pollinators.

'Reinette du Canada Blanche' is a vigorous and productive variety, with a moderately rapid fruiting. It is sensitive to alternate bearing, meaning it produces irregularly from year to year. This apple tree is resistant to scab and not very susceptible to powdery mildew. 

The fruits are slightly more aromatic than those of its sister, 'Reinette Grise du Canada'. Apples can be consumed raw or cooked, in compotes, pastries, paired with cheeses, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes with pork, or in salads. They are rich in carbohydrates and fructose, and are invigorating and rehydrating. They boast a high content of vitamins A, B, C, and E, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre. The fruits can be stored throughout winter, even until March. Store in a cool, clean place, protected from light, at a temperature of around 8 to 10°C (46.4 to 50°F), or in a cold room, sealed off from outside air, at a temperature of 1 to 3°C (33.8 to 37.4°F). Apples release ethylene, a gas that promotes fruit ripening. To accelerate the ripening of your other fruits or vegetables, place your apples next to them.

Apple trees are some of the most popular fruit trees for our gardens. There is such a wide range of apple trees that it is easy to find the right one for you.