Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Roxbury Russet | |
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| Roxbury Russet is probably the oldest apple variety originating from North America. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Roxbury Russet | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Roxbury Russet | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more |
| Picking period | mid-October |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider |
Climate
| Apple trees Roxbury Russet | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Roxbury Russet | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1600 - 1649 |
| Flower colour | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Russet |