Family Apple Tree (Malus domestica) BUMBIERĀBELE + RĪGAS ROŽĀBELE + BERŽEŅINKU ANANĀSS + MĀLĀBELE

Family Apple Tree (4 in 1): Bumbierābele + Rīgas Rožābele + Beržeņinku Ananass + Mālābele

A unique historical collection of four rare Baltic varieties on a single trunk. Enjoy a sequential harvest from August's pear-like notes to the fragrant autumn classics.

1. Apple 'Bumbierābele' (Summer Variety)

Tallinn Pear Apple – an ancient 18th-century Estonian variety featuring a distinct and sweet pear-like flavor.

The season on this tree is opened by 'Bumbierābele' (historically known as Tallinna pirnõun). It is one of the oldest recorded northern varieties, highly prized for its exceptional flavor and used for centuries in breeding programs. It offers a unique, pear-like taste.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Historical Gem: A traditional, time-tested landrace from the North.
• Pear-like Flavor: Very sweet fruits with soft, melting flesh and a distinct pear note.
• Hardiness: Excellent wood frost resistance.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Medium-sized, broad-conical fruits (60 – 100 g). The greenish-yellow to whitish base color is almost completely covered with deep red and prominent striping.
• Harvest Time: Second half of August.
• Storability: Very short, meant for immediate consumption or quick processing.

2. Apple 'Rīgas Rožābele' (Late Summer Variety)

Riga Pink Apple – an exceptionally adaptable Latvian variety with juicy flesh, thriving easily even in poorer soils.

At the turn of August and September, the Latvian seedling 'Rīgas Rožābele' (1940) ripens. It is characterized by low vigor, making it a perfect fit for a multi-grafted tree, and good resistance to scab.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Soil Tolerance: Grows well even where other varieties fail.
• Weaker Vigor: Ideal for maintaining the compact habit of a family tree.
• Excellent Health: Good resistance to scab and apple canker.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Small to medium-sized, ribbed yellow apples with red stripes.
• Taste: Very juicy, tender, pleasantly sweet-sour.
• Harvest Time: Late August. Can be stored short-term, unlike typical summer varieties.

3. Apple 'Beržeņinku Ananass' (Autumn Variety)

A famous Lithuanian jewel featuring large fruits, high disease resistance, and an unsurpassed pineapple fragrance.

In early autumn, 'Beržeņinku Ananass' (syn. Beržininkų ananasas), an old variety discovered in 1886, takes the stage. It is highly valued for its large fruits, which turn a beautiful ivory color at maturity, and its excellent health profile.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Aromatic Flavor: Outstanding, sweet-sour taste with a typical, robust pineapple note.
• Large Fruits: Average weight of up to 155 g.
• High Resistance: Fully resistant to scab, powdery mildew, and fruit rot.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Roundish-conical fruits, yellow to ivory with an orange blush on the sunny side. The flesh is firm and juicy.
• Harvest Time: Late August to early September. Keeps in the cellar until December.

4. Apple 'Mālābele' / 'Serinka' (Autumn Variety)

A historical Latvian classic with an exceptional and unmistakable sweet-sour, highly aromatic flavor.

The family tree is completed by the old Latvian folk variety 'Mālābele' (often known as Serinka). It acts as a true taste treasure. Its fruits have a characteristic "clay-pink" coloration. While not a modern "beauty" visually, its rich flavor is legendary among old varieties.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Unique Flavor: Excellent, very rich sweet-sour flavor and aroma.
• High Yield: A heavily bearing variety.
• Longevity: The tree reaches a high age with stable productivity.

Fruit and Harvest

• Appearance: Medium-sized apples. Grayish-yellow base color with a clay-pink blush and carmine stripes.
• Harvest Time: During September.
• Pruning Tip: Since the variety is somewhat susceptible to canker, regular, thinning cuts are recommended to keep the crown airy.