Rubinola apple
Malus domestica 'Rubinola'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright-spreading / vase
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink - light
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rubinola' apple (Malus domestica 'Rubinola') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Light pink flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees. The fruit is grown for fresh eating and juice, and the slices do not brown when cut. Plant a second apple nearby for pollination, since this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Honeyberry, Nepeta, Bowl of Cream peony, and Lingonberry.