Gubener Warraschke Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Discover a Lost Legend: The Gubener Warraschke Apple Tree Bring centuries of European heritage, exceptional winter hardiness, and unparalleled storage life to your home orchard with the Gubener Warraschke. Originating around 1800 as a chance seedling in the historic border region of Lower Lusatia (Guben/Gubin), this rare German heirloom has spent over two centuries proving itself as one of the most reliable, low-maintenance, and resilient utility apples in cultivation. Beloved by generations, it remains the crown jewel of the traditional German Appelfest. The Flavor Experience Do not let its humble, rustic appearance fool you. Belonging to the historic "flat-apple" family, the Gubener Warraschke features a smooth, greenish-yellow skin heavily blushed with a warm, sun-kissed red. Beneath the skin lies a remarkably tender, ultra-juicy flesh. Every bite delivers a perfectly balanced, sweet-tart, wine-like flavor infused with a delicate hint of traditional spice. In the Kitchen & Cider Press The Gubener Warraschke is a true kitchen workhorse. While it becomes a delightful fresh-eating treat after a few weeks in storage, its high juice content and robust flavor profile make it a world-class choice for: • Artisanal Baking & Cooking: Holds its structure beautifully in pies, tarts, and traditional applesauces. • Premium Cider & Juice: Historically prized as the foundation for authentic regional apple wines and sweet musts. • Legendary Storage: One of the best keeping apples ever discovered. Harvested in October, these apples reach peak eating maturity by December and retain their crisp juiciness all the way into May or June. Grower's Profile & Technical Specs • USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 to 8. It is exceptionally frost-hardy and easily withstands harsh, biting winters. • Chill Hours: 800 to 1,000+ hours of chill below 45°F (7°C). Ideal for cold-winter climates. • Bloom Time: Mid-to-Late Season (Bloom Group 4). Its late-flowering habit protects the blossoms from damaging early spring frosts. • Growth & Care: A vigorous, strongly upright grower with high natural resistance to common apple diseases. Perfect for organic gardens, permaculture allotments, and low-spray home orchards. Perfect Pollination Partners To ensure a heavy fruit set, pair your Gubener Warraschke with other mid-to-late blooming varieties (Group 3 or 4) such as: • Cox's Orange Pippin • Golden Delicious • Jonathan • Gala • Any universal white-flowering orchard Crabapple (Malus) Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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