Freiherr von Berlepsch apple tree

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• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

A good quality German apple, notable for its characteristic pineapple flavor.

Freiherr von Berlepsch apple trees for sale

• Semi-dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $37.95
  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  G.214, G.935 rootstock
  

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This 19th century German apple variety is a good quality dessert eating apple. It is known particularly for its pineapple-like flavor, although the intensity of this can vary considerably.

History

Freiherr von Berlepsch is a cross of two classic European varieties, Ribston Pippin from England and Ananas Reinette from the Netherlands - the latter is also known for its pineapple flavor.

Freiherr von Berlepsch characteristics

• Gardening skillAverage
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersAverage
• PloidyDiploid
• Bearing regularityBiennial tendency
• WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Picking seasonLate
• UsesEating freshJuice
• CroppingGood
• Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
• Flavor style (apples)Aromatic
• General resistanceAverage
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
• Country of originGermany
• Period of origin1850 - 1899
• Flesh colourWhite
• Fruit colorOrange flush
• Fruit sizeAverage