Roxbury Russet

Excellent Heritage American Apple

            [Acid-medium/low; Sugar-high; Tannin-low]

Eating, Culinary, Cider

Sweet, Subacid, Aromatic

Physical Attributes:

• Shape: Fairly large, round, elliptical shaped
• Skin: Green-gold with extensive orange-brown russeting
• Flesh: Cream coloured, coarse crumbly

Flavour:

            Rich, spicy, dried fruit aromas with a thick, heady flavour of dried fruits, honey, and brisk, lingering tartness.

Neat History:

            Roxbury, Mass 1650, likely the oldest North American apple variety still in production.

Growing Attributes:

• Precocity: Moderate
• Vigour:  Moderate
• Disease Tolerance: Above average
• Zone Hardiness: 4 (Map link)
• Pollination Group: IV (Chart) (Diploid, Self-Fertile)
• Cropping: Biennial tendency, good crops
• Picking Season: Mid October
• Storage:  6 months
• Special Care: Partial tip bearing

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