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Fruit tree comparisons


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush

Golden Russet is an antique apple from New York, considered the best-flavored of American russets.Enterprise is a modern American disease-resistant apple, good for eating fresh and cooking.GoldRush is a modern disease-resistant apple, like Golden Delicious but with a better tart/sweet balance. It is also one of the best new hard-cider varieties.
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Growing


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush
Gardening skillAverage
Beginner
Beginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Pollination group2
4
4
Pollinating othersAverage
Average
Average
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Using


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush
Picking seasonLate
Very late
Very late
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Juice
Hard cider
Eating fresh
Culinary
Eating fresh
Culinary
Hard cider
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
3 months or more
3 months or more
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush
General resistanceAverage
Good
Good
FireblightVery resistant
Some resistance
ScabSome resistance
Very resistant
Very resistant
Cedar apple rustSome susceptibility
Some resistance
Some susceptibility
MildewSome resistance
Very resistant
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Climate


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Zone 4 (-34C)
Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Golden Russet
Apple trees
Enterprise
Apple trees
GoldRush
Country of originUnited States
United States
United States
Period of origin1800 - 1849
1950 - 1999
1950 - 1999
Fruit colorRusset
Crimson
Yellow / Orange
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