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, CanadaBest 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, CanadaI love the Richelieu Apple--great flavour, crispness, juicy, size.
Tree register
Canada
- Jane Patrick in Sutton, BROME
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
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