There’s not much chance you are going to buy a Summer Rambo tree in most tree stores. And if you get it from an heirloom distributor, you are going to pay a big price. So, now is your chance to add it to your collection at a truly reasonable price. Rambo is a very old heirloom, dating back to 1535.
Summer Rambo originated in France and is often called Rambour Franc in that country. The tree starts to bare early, and it is vigorous, hardy, and productive.
Summer Rambo has been a long-time favorite in Garrett County, and it still graces many old orchards in the area. But chances are that if you don’t have access to one of those old orchards, you may not be familiar with the Summer Rambo. It isn’t in stores because it ripens in August, and as it is with almost all early ripening apples, it doesn’t store well. Therefore, our grocery chain distribution systems, that leave fruit sit in warehouses for months, would never think of incorporating it into their inventory.
Summer Rambo has a great taste and has been hailed as a dessert apple. It is good for fresh eating, sauce, cider, and baking. There have been some pretty impressive Summer Rambo blue ribbon pie winners across the country, and it is often said that no other apple tastes quite like a Summer Rambo.
It is a large, light green apple with strong pink blushing when ripe. It sometimes has patches of russet that are natural for its skin.
We put it on a semi-dwarf disease-resistant rootstock that will get around 18′ to 20′ tall.
Summer Rambo is sterile so you cannot use it to pollinate other trees, but you will need a pollinator for it. You can pollinate it with any of the other trees we are offering.
