Malus domestica 'Summer Rambo'

Summer Rambo Apple

Malus domestica ‘Summer Rambo’ is a fruit tree grown for its medium to large greenish-yellow apples striped and flushed red, with tender, juicy flesh and a rich sweet-tart flavor. This heirloom apple tree has a rounded to spreading habit, white to pale pink spring blossoms, and early fall fruit that is especially valued for fresh eating, cooking, sauce, and baking. ‘Summer Rambo’ is an old French cultivar long grown in America and is appreciated for its handsome fruit and classic aromatic flavor.

Type: Fruit tree
Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Rounded, spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil / moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators attracted to spring flowers.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards and edible landscapes. Fruit typically ripens in early to mid fall and is useful for both fresh eating and kitchen use. The apples are known for a tender texture and old-fashioned, sprightly flavor. Plant with another compatible apple variety nearby for reliable pollination and fruit set.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Prune annually in late winter to maintain structure and fruiting wood, and thin heavy crops to improve fruit size and support more consistent production.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

10-15'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Rounded, Spreading

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No