Species Malus pumila Higher classification Apple | ||
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Origin Known in France before 1817 Similar Rambo apple, Grimes Golden, Wolf River, Stayman, Apples | ||
Summer rambo
The 'Summer Rambo' apple is French in origin and, like the 'Rambo', was introduced to North America in colonial times. In North America, the apple was known by many names including 'Cambour des Lorrains', 'Summer Rambour' and 'Rambour Franc'. In France, where there are a dozen or more Rambour varieties, it is known as 'Rambour d'été'. The name Rambour is said to have originated in the village of Rambures in Picardy. The name of the apple evolved from 'Summer Rambour' to 'Summer Rambo' sometime before the 1850s.
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The 'Summer Rambo' has a squat shape, and its skin is greenish-yellow flushed or blushed with red, making it confusingly similar to the 'Rambo'.
The 'Summer Rambo' has a crisp, mildly tart flavor. As is the case with most summer apples, the 'Summer Rambo' does not store well, and because of that never became widely produced commercially. It still is popular in parts of the country in early August at pick-your-own orchards, farmers markets, and roadside stands.