I grafted Rubinette to my Liberty two years ago and got a single fruit last year (no, I shouldn't have let that happen, but there was another shoot off of the graft that I let go to compensate).

The apple was smallish and almost solid red, on the sweet and simple side but quite good.

The graft has grown vigorously and I look to have more experience with it in about two years.

Good luck,

M

My first harvest is getting ripe but they are not close to being red. I ate a few that had been damaged by hail and they already had quite a good flavor, but not much color.

I got mine from Cummins.

Ted, mine were also exceedingly un-red this year. I think they were somewhat more red other years. I checked the seeds and they show ripe, they are also getting darker yellow which always indicates ripe.

They are turning into an excellent apple after several years of being inconsistent - they have been excellent the last two years. They are very firm, crunchy, both sweet and sour, and with a good aroma. I'm glad I gave this guy several years to show its stuff, and hope it stays consistent from here on out.

Scott

Tedgrowsit, you sent me an email, but it looks like your email is not enabled so I can't email you back... :) ZF