Binet Rouge Cider Apple Tree

Binet Rouge Cider Apple Tree

A highly prized cider apple from Normandy, France. Binet Rouge produces bittersweet apples that have a wonderful aroma and are used to make some of the hard ciders that Normandy is famous for. Flowers open late making it a good choice for areas with late frosts and fruits are late to ripen. Binet Rouge can tend towards biennial bearing so be sure to thin fruit on the heavy setting years.

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Growing Info

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock. Regular apple trees grafted on M-7 rootstock will grow 12-16 ft. in height. Crabapples, Columnars, Espaliers, and Combination Apples will be smaller. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Binet Rouge is hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Binet Rouge can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is more prevalent in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: 1-9, 14-16
Sunset Northeast Zone: All zones