Rubens

Rubens is a dessert apple from Ferrara, Italy (1985) resulting from a cross of Elstar and Gala. It features a greenish-yellow base with red to orange-red overcolor, creamy-white firm flesh, and a sweet, aromatic flavor profile suitable for fresh eating.

Flavor & Texture

Best Uses

Lineage

Origin & History

Origin type

deliberate cross

References

UK National Fruit Collection

5533

Wikidata

Q41781192

US plant patent

PP14177(expired)

granted 2003-09-23 · expires 2023-09-23