Apple Tree Patte de Loup - Malus domestica
Apple Tree Patte de Loup - Malus domestica
Malus domestica Patte de Loup
Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple
Une pomme exceptionnelle à la juste maturité, des arômes riches, décrits par des noms de fruits exotiques divers. Pour un croqueur c'est un bonbon.
Tony, 05/01/2024
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The 'Patte de Loup' apple tree is an old variety, highly prized by lovers of tasty apples. It is a vigorous, fertile, and healthy tree. The fruits have a rather rustic appearance with their rough bronze-coloured skin, but they reveal a very original aromatic palette when tasted. It is also an excellent keeping apple that only deteriorates very slowly despite handling. Harvest takes place in October, but it will continue to ripen on the shelf; enjoy it from December until April.
The apple tree is a member of the Rosaceae family, its presence has been documented in Europe since antiquity. The 'Patte de Loup' variety has very ancient origins and was already appreciated in the Middle Ages. It is not very susceptible to diseases and withstands wind well. Productivity is very good and consistent. The relatively late flowering occurs between April and May when the most destructive frosts are over. It is self-sterile like many apple trees, the proximity of a good pollinator such as 'Queen of the Pippins', 'Cox's Orange Pippin', or 'Golden Delicious' is perfect. Harvest at the end of October to avoid frosts, but the apples will not reach their ripeness until December or even January. For storage, a cool and well-ventilated room is needed; the ideal temperature is 8°C (46.4°F), a garage or basement is better than a cellar, which is often too humid. The picked, harvested apples should be stored on clean shelves or crates, placed flat with the stem down and ideally separated from each other by a 1 or 2 cm (0 or 1in) gap.
The apples vary in size but remain small; they have thick, rough skin and are marked with scars. Their brownish-bronze colour does not look very appetizing, but 'Patte de Loup' is among the most flavourful apples. The slightly green, yellow flesh has a fine and compact grain and is crisp and sweet, revealing fruity and aniseed notes when eaten raw. It is also very good in pies and compotes; since it ripens late, it will take over from other varieties and ensure a supply of fruit throughout the winter.
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Planting and care
Choose a sunny location for your 'Patte de Loup' Apple tree, the soil can be slightly chalky or acidic but not excessively so. This variety tolerates wind very well. Dig a large planting hole at least 3 times the size of the root ball and add organic matter (topsoil, compost...) and a slow-release fertiliser like bonemeal. Do not bury the graft collar. Stake if necessary. Water thoroughly immediately after planting, even in winter and even if it's raining. Fruit trees are best planted between October and November to promote root growth during the winter, avoid planting during freezing periods. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round, except during periods of extreme heat or frost.
In winter, you can add a small handful of wood ash which is rich in potassium and will improve fruiting. Watch out for potential aphid attacks during the season. A white powdery mildew caused by a fungus may appear on the leaves in summer, but it does not harm fruit development in gardens. Harvest takes place in October before the apples have reached full ripeness, so only keep the picked fruits. Store apples with the stem down on shelves or in crates. Choose a completely dark, dry and cool place, above freezing. Keep 'Patte de Loup' until at least mid-December before eating it, or else you won't fully enjoy its aromatic flavour.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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