Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' – Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch'

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Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' – Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch'

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'Roter Berlepsch' is a moderately growing small to medium-sized tree with a semi-open, broad to round crown that can reach 6-8 m in height. Around mid-April-early May, pink flowers open from dark pink buds. Apples can be picked from late September to late October. The apples of 'Rote Berlepsch' are fairly large and slightly flattened round in shape. The colour is yellow-green with a large deep red blush and stripes. The juicy flesh is firm and creamy white. It smells and tastes pleasantly fresh and sour. 'Rote Berlepsch' can be used as a hand apple, but it is also an excellent apple for making juice or purée or for use in pastries.
'Rote Berlepsch' was found after 1880 in Grevenbroich, Germany, as a mutant in 'Berlepsch', the older, more green variety. Hardiness zone 6.

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Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
pink, flowers in April-May
Fruits
edible fruits, yellow, red, green
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink April May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch'

Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus domestica 'Roter Berlepsch' blooms in april, may.
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