The apple variety, also known as (Red) Berlepsch, not only tastes particularly good, but is also very he althy. We reveal where the apple variety 'Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch' comes from, what it looks like and what you have to consider when growing and harvesting.
The apple variety 'Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch' (Malus 'Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch') is often simply called 'Berlepsch'. The apples of this old variety are aromatic and have a high vitamin C content. This article tells you where the apple comes from, how it is grown and how you can use the fruit.
Goldrenette Freiherr von Berlepsch: Profile
| Synonyms | 'Berlepsch', 'Hohenzollernapfel', 'Baron de Berlepsch' |
| Fruit | medium; light yellow base color with brownish to dark red top color |
| Flavour | juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour |
| Yield | early onset; up |
| Harvest time | from October |
| Maturity for pleasure | December to March |
| Shelf Life | good; Can be stored until March |
| Growth | strong at first, later weaker |
| Climate | widely cultivable; prefers warm, sheltered locations without late frosts |
| Diseases and Pests | very resistant |
Origin and history of the apple
The apple variety 'Berlepsch' is a German cross from 1880 of 'Ananasrenette' × 'Ribston Pepping'. The first breeder is Diedrich Uhlhorn junior, who named his new discovery after the Düsseldorf district president at the time, Hans Hermann Freiherr von Berlepsch. Today, the old apple variety is mainly grown in western Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
A popular mutation that has emerged from the apple variety 'Freiherr von Berlepsch' is the variety 'Roter Berlepsch' (Malus 'Roter Berlepsch'). It is very similar to the originaland differs mainly in the red color of the fruit.
Berlepsch: description of properties and taste
Berlepsch apple trees grow very vigorously and upright when young. Growth slows down later, the tree grows more spherically and spreads out more. It can grow up to four meters high. Flowering time is from the end of April and lasts until mid-May. The fruits of the Freiherr von Berlepsch apple tree have the following properties.
Characteristics of Berlepsch apples:
- Medium sized and spherical
- Solid, smooth, matt-glossy shell
- Basic color greenish-yellow, later light yellow
- Top color brownish-red, bright dark red on the sunny side
- Distinctive Marbling
- Yellowish-white, firm flesh
- Juicy, aromatic, sweet and sour taste
Tip: In order to be able to bring in a rich harvest from your apple tree, the right fertilization is the be-all and end-all. You can read everything about the correct fertilization of apple trees here.
Cultivation of the Berlepsch apple variety
A special feature of the cultivation of Berlepsch apple trees is that this variety is very resistant to apple tree diseases and pests. If the tree is in a suitable location and on good soil, it will remain he althy with the right care and does not require any pesticides or pesticides. It is therefore ideal for organic cultivation. You will find further information on the correct cultivation of the 'Berlepsch' apple variety in the following section.
This is how your Berlepsch apple tree will thrive:
- Deep, medium-heavy soils
- Porous and evenly moist soil
- Grow only in sheltered places
- Needs sufficient nutrients and water, otherwise the fruit will remain too small and fall off
- Nutrient and water deficiency can also lead to aging of the tree
- Annual thinning pruning required
- The variety is susceptible to tree canker if the soil is too heavy
Tip: Both the 'Berlepsch' and the 'Rote Berlepsch' can be grown as a half-stem, in a trellis and as a standard in the garden.
You can find more tips and tricks for growing apple trees in your own garden in our special article.
Berlepsch: Harvest time and use of the apple
During October is theTime has come to harvest the Berlepsch apples. However, you should wait until the apples are fully ripe before harvesting them. Apples picked too early shrivel up in storage and remain sour. Freiherr von Berlepsch apples are ripe for consumption from December to March.
The aromatic fruits are best eaten fresh. But they can also be used for apple juice or for baking or cooking. Incidentally, the 'Berlepsch' with a vitamin C content of 23.5 mg per 100 g is one of the apples with the highest vitamin C content of all.
The 'Red Moon' apple has similar location requirements, can also be stored well, but is more suitable for processing than for fresh consumption. This makes the variety with the red flesh a good addition to the Berlepsch apple.