Malus domestica 'RUBINSTAR' apple - late

Rubinstar is a German variety of late apple found as a mutation of Jonagold variety in Gaiberg in 1980. Compared to its parent it has an attractive skin colour which is rich red 70-90% of the surface. The flesh is crispy, very juicy, well-balanced between sharpness and sweetness.

As a late apple it is best appreciated after 1-2 months of storage, usually from Christmas until February and can be stored until late spring. Still, if the season was good, it can be eaten off the tree and will taste excellent. Just one thing needs to be checked – diseases. It is moderately resistant to scab but needs some care as far as powdery mildew. Rather than using chemical sprays make sure the tree has enough room without other trees' branches too close, and never let the ground dry out completely, nor keep it wet.

It is self-sterile and needs a pollinator to crop well. These are examples of the best pollination partners: Fuji, Gala, Golden Reinette, Granny Smith, James Grieve, Melrose, Otava, Pinova, Rubín, Spartan, Starking.

Apple trees will grow in almost any well-drained soil but for best results provide them with deep, fertile soil and keep it moist at least 6 months after transplanting, and in early summer when fruit is formed. Pruning can be done in frost-free periods of winter but it grows best being left to its own devices. Hardy to min. -29 °C (USDA zone 5) but needs to be placed in full sun and a warm location to fruit well.


Last update 24-10-2022