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Fruit tree comparisons


Apple trees
Black Oxford

A good quality hardy traditional New England apple which keeps well.
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Growing


Apple trees
Black Oxford
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group4
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple trees
Black Oxford
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Juice
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Black Oxford
General resistanceGood
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Climate


Apple trees
Black Oxford
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 3 (-40C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Black Oxford
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1750 - 1799
Fruit colorCrimson
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