Sweet Rambo
Apple
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Sweet Rambo
Origin & History
Supposed origin in Pennsylvania. The variety has been established in American orchards since the 19th century.
Tree Characteristics
Stout, upright, and vigorous growth habit. Not an early bearer — develops productive capacity with age. Exhibits substantial vigor in establishment and development.
Fruit Description
Size & Form: Medium, roundish oblate (somewhat flattened from stem to calyx).
Color & Surface: Yellow ground color, mostly shaded with red. Thickly covered with large gray dots, which are slightly elevated above the surface, creating a textured appearance.
Stem & Cavity: Stalk slender, inserted in a deep cavity that is surrounded by russet (brownish surface oxidation).
Calyx & Basin: Calyx closed. Set in an open basin.
Flesh & Flavor: Whitish flesh, juicy, with a pleasant sweet flavor. Quality rated as good to very good.
Core & Seeds: Core is small and close (compact, typical seeds).
Season & Storage
Matures and stores October through December, indicating a mid-season to late-season variety with moderate storage longevity.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900 edition)
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Sweet Rambo.
Origin, supposed Pennsylvania. Tree stout, upright, vigorous, not an early bearer.
Fruit medium, roundish oblate, yellow, mostly shaded with red, and thickly covered with large gray dots, a little elevated above the surface. Stalk slender, inserted in a deep cavity, surrounded by russet. Calyx closed, set in an open basin. Flesh whitish, juicy, pleasant sweet. Core small and close. Good to very good. October to December.