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Fruit tree comparison - Rubinette
Apple trees
Rubinette

Considered by many to be the best-tasting apple ever, Rubinette has a perfect sweet / sharp flavour.
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Growing


Apple trees
Rubinette
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple trees
Rubinette
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Rubinette
General resistancePoor
FireblightSome susceptibility
ScabSome susceptibility
MildewSome susceptibility
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Climate


Apple trees
Rubinette
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Rubinette
Country of originSwitzerland
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colorOrange flush
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