Apple Tree Winter Rambour - Malus domestica

The 'Winter Rambour' Apple Tree (also known as Malus domestica 'Rheinischer Winterrambur') is an old variety that produces large apples. They are harvested in October. Their yellow skin streaked with carmine red encloses a whitish green, quite crunchy, sweet and slightly tart flesh. Although it has a good flavour, it does not develop an interesting enough aroma to be considered a dessert apple. However, it is still a very good cooking apple, perfect for pastries and apple juice. They have a good storage life and can be kept, under good conditions, until January.

Very hardy, the 'Winter Rambour' Apple Tree can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) and blooms in April. It is a relatively rare "terroir variety," resistant to diseases, traditionally grown in the East and North of France and Belgium. This apple tree is not self-fertile, so in the garden, it should be planted near varieties that bloom at the same time, such as 'Reine des Reinettes', to ensure pollination.

The apple tree (Malus domestica) is a fruit tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is grown almost everywhere in the world and includes countless varieties, both old and modern, that produce apples of varying sizes and flavors. Apple trees are native to Europe, and especially France, where their presence has been documented since ancient times. Very hardy, the 'Winter Rambour' variety can easily withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) and blooms very late, usually in mid-May, which protects its flowers from late frosts. It is a disease-resistant variety, ideal for cold climates and mountainous regions. This apple tree is not self-fertile, so to ensure abundant fruiting, it should be planted near varieties that bloom at the same time.

The domestic apple tree usually does not exceed ten metres in height and width. However, its size can be much smaller depending on the vigour of the rootstock used. This fruit tree typically has a high trunk that naturally spreads out. It can take different forms (bush, half-standard, standard...) and can be trained in various ways (column, cordon, espalier...). Apple tree leaves are deciduous and alternate along the branches. Their lamina is ovate and toothed. They have a dark green upper surface and a whitish lower surface, slightly fuzzy. In spring, the apple tree bears white or pinkish-white flowers grouped in corymbs. The apple flowers have 5 petals, and about 20 stamens surround them. They give rise to fleshy, spherical fruits filled with pips. The colour, size, flavour, and storage duration of the fruits vary depending on the variety.

Apple trees can be grown in all climates, but they particularly thrive in temperate regions, preferably with some humidity, such as Normandy. They prefer sunny locations with reasonably moist and fertile soil. Traditionally, they are planted in the heart of an orchard, but they can also be grown as standalone trees or hedges. Apple trees are relatively easy to grow and require at least some pruning. Proper pruning will prevent alternating fruiting (fruiting every other year). Regular or biennial applications of well-decomposed compost also enhance apple tree productivity. Apples are harvested in late summer and autumn and can sometimes be stored for a long period in a cellar and consumed until early spring. Apples lend themselves to a wide variety of culinary preparations (compotes, pies, jellies), but they can also be used to make apple juice or cider.

This fruit tree is delivered with a "ready-to-plant" root ball. When planting, the root ball should be planted as it is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally as the plant grows. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.