Rubinette Rosso is a sport of the original Rubinette, with a stronger red coloration and slightly better skin finish. The outstanding flavor is unchanged.
Also known as
- Rafzubin
USDA identification images for Rubinette Rosso
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.
Sport
This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Rubinette
Visitor reviews
- 08 Apr 2015 IDAHO, United StatesThere were not any tasting notes for this variety, and little info. This is a fantastic variety, medium in size, with crisp flesh and a delicate sweet taste. It's a low acid, refreshing sweet flavor that lingers like watery honey at the back of your palette.
Tree register
United Kingdom
Greece
- Xenophon Alexopoulos in Gardiki Souliou, THESPROTIA
Netherlands
- Cheuk A Lam in Amsterdam, NOORD-HOLLAND
Portugal
- Luis Godinho in Sao Mamede, BATALHA
Spain
- Simon Furey in Sant Miquel De Fluvia, GIRONA
- Simon Furey in Sant Miquel De Fluvia, GIRONA
- Simon Furey in Sant Miquel De Fluvià, GIRONA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2022 season
- 4th May 2022 - tree owned by Cheuk in Amsterdam, Netherlands
2018 season
- 4th May 2018 - tree owned by Cheuk in Amsterdam, Netherlands
2017 season
- 28th April 2017 - tree owned by Cheuk in Amsterdam, Netherlands
2014 season
- 10th May 2014 - tree owned by Karen in Leeds, United Kingdom
- March 2014 - tree owned by Simon in Sant Miquel De Fluvia, Spain
- March 2014 - tree owned by Simon in Sant Miquel De Fluvia, Spain
2013 season
- 14th April 2013 - tree owned by Simon in Sant Miquel De Fluvià, Spain
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Switzerland
- Developed by: Hans Wicki, Promo Fruit AG
Identification
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Orange flush
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Best sellers
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavour quality: Exceptional
- Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
- Discoloration of fruit: Oxidising
- Vitamin C content: Low
- Cropping: Light
- Fruit persistence: Persistent
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Weak growing
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Frost resistance of blossom: Some resistance
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Poor
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some susceptibility
- Powdery mildew: Some susceptibility
- Fire blight: Some susceptibility
Where to buy fresh fruit
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