September Ruby Apple vs Antonovka Apple - TreeTime.ca

September Ruby Apple vs Antonovka Apple

Malus x September Ruby

Malus pumila var. Antonovka (Malus domestica)

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

September Ruby Apple
Antonovka Apple

September Ruby is a very cold hardy tree developed for the Prairie Fruit Breeding Cooperative. It is a vigorous grower that is resistant to fire blight and is popular among orchards for its annual production. Its apples are very good for eating and cooking. This tree blooms in mid May for an attractive ornamental.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Originally created in Russia, this apple tree is incredibly cold hardy and commonly used as a root stock for other apple breeds.

Cross pollination is required with another apple or crabapple tree in order for fruit to be produced. Generally, fruit production does not occur until the tree has reached 5-7 years of age.

Its fruit are yellow/green, low sugar, late fruiting and great for pies and cider.

Note: Unfortunately this difficult to grow species is not currently scheduled to grow at TreeTime.ca. Perhaps try purchasing seed from SeedTime.ca and growing your own? Or sign up for a restock notification above.

September Ruby Apple Quick Facts

Antonovka Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: range from white to pink
Flowers: white
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin, green ribbing, and light green flesh
Fruit: yellow-green apples with tart flavour
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: pf36