Apple Tree Rarytas Śląsk - Malus domestica

The 'Rarytas Śląski' Apple Tree is a Polish-origin variety closely related to the Reinette group. The apples which ripen in September are quite large, with a yellow-greenish hue marked by a red blush. Their flesh is firm and juicy, both sweet and slightly tangy, with a spicy note. The apples can be eaten raw  and are perfect for desserts and preserves. This hardy tree is generally resistant to diseases and easy to grow in a medium-sized garden. It should be planted alongside a pollinator variety to ensure a good harvest.

The Malus domestica, also known as Malus communis or Malus pumila, is commonly called the Common or Domestic Apple Tree. It belongs to the large Rosaceae family. Present in Europe since antiquity, this fruit tree originates from the forests of Central Asia and now encompasses around 20,000 varieties.
The Apple Tree 'Rarytas Śląski' is a spontaneous variety discovered in Cieszyn Silesia, a historic region in southern Poland bordering the Czech Republic. It is likely a natural mutation of the Blenheim Orange or a hybridisation with another variety. 'Rarytas Śląski' is a vigorous variety, producing a tree with an open, loose, spherical crown and a regular, almost geometric shape. Its spring flowering, featuring small pinkish-white flowers, is melliferous and relatively ornamental. They require pollination by another variety, such as the 'Reine des Reinettes', to bear fruit.

The 'Rarytas Śląski' apple tree ripens later than many other varieties, so patience is required for the first harvest. Once established, yields are high but may fluctuate from year to year. Thinning excess fruit helps reduce biennial bearing while improving the already substantial size of the apples, which are evenly spherical or slightly asymmetrical and flattened. Their greenish-yellow to golden-yellow skin is marked by a variable red blush. The thick epidermis bears numerous lenticels. The flesh is juicy, lightly aromatic, and pleasantly firm, with a sweet, slightly spicy flavour reminiscent of Reinettes. The fruit ripens around mid to late September, depending on the region, and are best enjoyed raw, though they are often used in preserves or desserts.

Easy to grow, the 'Rarytas Śląski' Apple Tree is notably resistant to diseases like canker and scab, showing only mild susceptibility to apple scab. Moderately hardy when young, the tree toughens with age, becoming fully hardy. Create a small orchard by planting it alongside a Pear Tree from our wide selection to extend your harvest. A late variety like 'Conference' will provide fruit throughout the autumn. In milder regions, a 'Sharon' Persimmon will add delicious, decorative late-season fruit. For early harvests, consider small fruit bushes like Raspberries or Currants, or among trees, Cherry Trees, which offer varied flavours early in the season.