Malus domestica 'Reinette Blanche du Canada' (Apple Tree)

Common name: White Canada Reinette Apple

Description: This distinguished French heritage variety, despite its name, likely originated in Normandy in the 18th century. It produces large, pale yellow-green fruit with occasional light russet markings and exceptional aromatic qualities. The flesh is creamy white, fine-textured, and offers a complex, wine-like flavour that develops beautifully in storage. The vigorous tree displays masses of white spring blossoms and demonstrates excellent cold tolerance. This dual-purpose variety excels both for fresh eating and culinary uses, representing the finest tradition of European apple breeding.

Other benefits: heritage variety with historical significance, exceptional aromatic qualities, dual-purpose for eating and cooking, excellent storage apple

Wildlife attraction: bees, solitary bees, and hoverflies during spring flowering; birds including blackbirds, song thrushes, and fieldfares feed on windfall fruit

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5-6m x 4m (vigorous variety, benefits from dwarfing rootstock)

Position: full sun to light shade; excellent cold tolerance makes it suitable for exposed positions

Soil pH: adaptable to pH 6.0-7.5; tolerates a wide range of soil conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; very drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: exceptional cold tolerance to -28°C; excellent for northern Britain and exposed locations