Apple Rubin: characteristics and description of the variety, yield and growing regions

Whatever the variety, the summer resident, before purchasing, is looking for detailed information about the characteristics and features of the selected type of tree. Rubin apple trees have a lot of positive reviews, this adds to their popularity. It is necessary to take care of the tree, properly shape the crown and remove diseased and deformed branches in a timely manner.

Variety description

To make a decision about growing the Rubin apple variety, the summer resident needs to study all the available information. Based on the description, understand how to properly plant a tree and take care of it.

Czech selection of the variety is very close to the German variety Rubin Star. Graft it on mm-106 or mm-26 stock. The result is a lower tree and much easier harvesting:

the crown is beautiful, sprawling, skeletal branches hang down;
the back side of the leaves is strongly pubescent, the color is dark green, the shape is oblong;
flowers are snow-white, characteristic of an apple tree;
long-lived tree, according to sources, some specimens reach 50 years of age;
the shape and weight of fruits are almost the same;
apple weight 500g;
fruit color is yellow, covered with a layer of pink on top;
thin skin;
pulp is dense;
taste with sourness;
keeps for a long time.

Ready-to-eat fruits have a ruby hue. Summer residents choose this variety for the high taste characteristics of fruits and the possibility of long-term preservation of fresh fruit at home.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rubin, like other varieties of apple trees, has positive and negative characteristics. Each gardener argues about their significance in different ways, so they draw conclusions on their own. This is due to a different attitude towards certain characteristics.

Pros:

high yield;
great fruit taste;
apples are large, almost identical;
stored for a very long time;
tree does not require special care;
winter hardiness;
high immunity to diseases.

When optimal storage conditions are created, the presentation and taste characteristics are preserved until mid-spring.

Cons:

fruits for the first time in the 5th year with no care;
requires crown formation;
requires preventive treatments for pests and some diseases.

When fulfilling the requirements of agricultural technology, problems with cultivation should not arise. It is important to be patient and follow the recommendations.

Tree dimensions

Apple Ruby is very sprawling and vigorous. The tree reaches a height of 4 m. The height of a tree grafted on a special rootstock is 2.5 m. The seedling grows at an especially strong pace for the first few years. Then the intensity subsides, and the apple tree stops reaching up.

On a wild rootstock, an apple tree grows up to 5 m, is less demanding on crown formation. In this case, they do without it.

Yield and palatability of fruits

The peculiarity of Rubin apple trees is that from the moment of the first fruiting, the volume of the crop is constantly increasing. The increase continues for 7 years. They have no periodicity. The variety is able to produce crops for many years in a row.

An important condition is compliance with agrotechnical requirements. The implementation of competent care leads to the stabilization of the crop.

Ruby's apple tastes great. Estimated by tasters is almost 4.9 points out of 5 possible. The characteristic sourness is refreshing, and the aroma of the fruit is preserved throughout the entire storage period.

Winter hardiness

This variety of apple trees tolerates winter well, but summer residents advise covering the trunk circle. For safety net use dry grass or plant residues.

Disease resistance

Apple species resistant to powdery mildew and scab. But despite this, it is required to carry out preventive treatment in spring and autumn. They use folk remedies and chemicals.

Bait traps are used for pest control. Their composition depends on which insect the gardener is fighting.

Terms of flowering and fruit ripening

The apple tree blooms from the beginning of April, depending on the region of cultivation, the dates are shifted in both directions. Ripens at the end of September. At this time, it is necessary to remove the Ruby apples and put them away for storage.

The shelf life of the presentation is high, the fruits are in demand in the market. In addition to the appearance, the aroma and taste of apples are preserved.

Before cleaning in storage rooms, the fruits should be sorted out with high quality. Large, even specimens are selected, without defects. They are placed in wooden boxes and sprinkled with straw or sawdust. Periodically during the winter, they should be sorted out, removing spoiled apples. Properly stored, the fruit will last until mid-March.

Growth regions

The Rubin variety grows in many regions, breeders have tried to instill resistance to low temperatures, drought and diseases characteristic of the crop.

Pink Ruby has several apple trees with similar characteristics. These are Rubin Gold, Rubin Star, Rubin Dark. These trees are highly immune to diseases, resistant to cold and able to produce crops without interruption.Distinctive features are some external characteristics. The size of the tree, the shape and color of the fruit. Otherwise, they are almost identical.

Reviews from gardeners regarding the Ruby apple tree

Summer residents involved in the cultivation of fruit trees acquire for themselves such varieties that best meet the needs of the family. Apples are grown for fresh consumption, storage for the winter and processing. A novice gardener is confused, it is difficult for him to make a choice on his own. He appeals to experienced like-minded people who have already de alt with this variety:

Samira: “The apple tree belongs to semi-dwarf varieties of fruit trees. Therefore, summer residents choose it for growing in garden plots. I have had it for 5 years. Although the harvest is not very large, I love it for its excellent taste and aroma.I store fruits in the refrigerator. They are able to lie for more than six months, while not losing their taste and external characteristics. If stored in boxes with sand, they will lie in them for 4-5 months. The apple tree is suffering from powdery mildew, so it has to be processed.”
Aleksey: “The delicious fruits of this apple tree fell in love with the family. I have been growing for 4 years, the yield is good, I periodically fight pests and diseases. I try to treat with folk remedies, but it does not always save. So you have to use chemistry. Otherwise, an excellent apple tree that does not require much effort and time to care. ”
Anastasia: “After reading the reviews, I decided to try growing an apple tree. I took a seedling on a wild rootstock, many summer residents advised. Less care, higher yield, stronger tree. So far, everything is justified, except for the harvest, of course. I try not to interfere especially, the seedling has been growing for the 3rd year. There is no special care for him, I only water and periodically apply supporting dressings. Looking forward to the first fruits.

Growing the Ruby apple tree is a laborious task. The plant requires the formation of a crown, top dressing. A tree without care does not produce the declared yield. Therefore, you should not set up in advance, which will be easy and simple.