Fruit tree comparisons
 Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| Considered by many to be the best-tasting apple ever, Rubinette has a perfect sweet / sharp flavour. | |
| remove |
Growing
| Apple tree Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| General resistance | Poor |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Mildew | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Rubinette | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Orange flush |