Zabergau Reinette apple
German russet-style apple, but sharper than Egremont Russet, tastes of nettles when straight from the tree. Keeps for 3-4 months.
Zabergau Reinette is a German russet apple. It is larger than most russets, probably a result of its unusual triploid nature.
Zabergau Reinette has a rather sharp flavor and unyielding dense flesh when eaten straight from the tree, but is much sweeter after a month or so in a cold store.
The blossom is particularly attractive.
Summary
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: Unknown
- Origin: Germany
- Introduced: 1885
- Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 117800
Identification
- Fruit colour: Green
- Flesh colour: White
- Fruit size: Medium
- Bultitude apple group: 8. Russeted, sweet
Using
- Good for eating fresh
- Good for cooking
- Flavour quality: Good
- Flavour style: Sweet/Sharp
- Use / keeping: 3 months or more
Growing
- Cropping: Good
- Flowering period: Mid season
- Flowering group: 3
- Fertility: Self-sterile
- Triploid: Yes
- Poor pollinator: Yes
- Vigour: Average growth
- Attractive blossom
- General disease resistance: Good
Climate
- Suitable for temperate climates
Zabergau Reinette identification photos from official fruit collections
Zabergau Reinette identification photos from website visitors
Copyright: Dr. Frank Hofmann
Copyright: Dr. Frank Hofmann
Copyright: Dr. Frank Hofmann
Copyright: Dr. Frank Hofmann
Fruit tree register
Do you have a tree of this variety in your garden or orchard? If so please register the details here and contribute to our international register of fruit trees.
The following Zabergau Reinette trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.
You can also view these trees on a map.
United States
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, California
- Red in ARCATA, ca
Germany
- Frank Hofmann in Cleebronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Latest Spring blossom records for this variety
2011 season
- 20th April 2011 - tree owned by Frank in Cleebronn, Germany
2009 season
- 11th May 2009 - tree owned by Frank in Cleebronn, Germany
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Latest harvest records for this variety
2011 season
2009 season
- 3rd week October 2009 - tree owned by Frank in Cleebronn, Germany
Mature heights for Zabergau Reinette trees
This table shows the likely mature height for a Zabergau Reinette tree taking into account the vigor of the variety, the rootstock, and soil conditions.
| Rootstock | Soil quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor | Below average | Average | Above average | Very good | |
| P22 | 2.5 ft 0.8 m |
3.1 ft 0.9 m |
3.7 ft 1.1 m |
4.3 ft 1.3 m |
4.9 ft 1.5 m |
| M27 | 2.8 ft 0.9 m |
3.5 ft 1.1 m |
4.2 ft 1.3 m |
4.9 ft 1.5 m |
5.6 ft 1.7 m |
| M9 | 4.2 ft 1.3 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.4 ft 2.3 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
| Bud.9 | 4.2 ft 1.3 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.4 ft 2.3 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
| Geneva 16 | 4.2 ft 1.3 m |
5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.4 ft 2.3 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
| Geneva 11 | 4.9 ft 1.5 m |
6.1 ft 1.9 m |
7.4 ft 2.3 m |
8.6 ft 2.6 m |
9.8 ft 3.0 m |
| M26 | 5.3 ft 1.6 m |
6.6 ft 2.0 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.2 ft 2.8 m |
10.5 ft 3.2 m |
| Geneva 30 | 5.6 ft 1.7 m |
7.0 ft 2.1 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
9.8 ft 3.0 m |
11.2 ft 3.4 m |
| MM102 | 5.6 ft 1.7 m |
7.0 ft 2.1 m |
8.4 ft 2.6 m |
9.8 ft 3.0 m |
11.2 ft 3.4 m |
| M7 | 6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
11.0 ft 3.4 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
| M116 | 6.3 ft 1.9 m |
7.9 ft 2.4 m |
9.5 ft 2.9 m |
11.0 ft 3.4 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
| MM106 | 7.0 ft 2.1 m |
8.8 ft 2.7 m |
10.5 ft 3.2 m |
12.3 ft 3.8 m |
14.0 ft 4.3 m |
| MM111 | 8.4 ft 2.6 m |
10.5 ft 3.2 m |
12.6 ft 3.9 m |
14.7 ft 4.5 m |
16.8 ft 5.2 m |
| Bud.118 | 9.1 ft 2.8 m |
11.4 ft 3.5 m |
13.7 ft 4.2 m |
15.9 ft 4.9 m |
18.2 ft 5.6 m |
| M25 | 10.5 ft 3.2 m |
13.1 ft 4.0 m |
15.8 ft 4.8 m |
18.4 ft 5.6 m |
21.0 ft 6.4 m |
From an idea by N. Buck - more details.
Where to buy apple trees
The following fruit tree nurseries offer Zabergau Reinette apple trees for sale:
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Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA)
United States Supplier's website >> -
Cummins Nursery
United States More >>
Where to buy apples
The following orchards and suppliers offer Zabergau Reinette apples for sale. map >
United Statesmap >
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Kentuckymap >
- Hidden Hollow Orchard and Wildlife Sanctuary, Louisville
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Mainemap >
- Raven Hill Orchard, E. Waterboro
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New Hampshiremap >
- Alyson's Apple Orchard, Walpole
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New Yorkmap >
- Black Diamond Farm, Trumansburg
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