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Richelieu apple

Medium size. Attractive, juicy, crisp. Very good flavor. Mild to subacid with high sugar and aroma.

USDA identification images for Richelieu

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Visitor reviews

    • 21 Sep 2017  ON, Canada
      Best apple, to my taste. Better than honey crisp in my opinion more real apple taste with good balance of tart and sweet.
    • 03 Sep 2015  BROME, Canada
      I love the Richelieu Apple--great flavour, crispness, juicy, size.

    Tree register

    Canada

    Harvest records for this variety

    2015 season

    • 2nd week August  2015  - tree owned by Jane in Sutton, Canada

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Ottawa-521 x Ottawa-541
    • Originates from: Canada
    • Introduced: 1990
    • Developed by: Agriculture Canada, Quebec

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Canada

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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