Fruit tree 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 tree Roxbury Russet | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Ploidy | Triploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Roxbury Russet | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Roxbury Russet | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Very resistant |
| Scab | Very resistant |
| Cedar apple rust | Very resistant |
Climate
| Apple tree Roxbury Russet | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Roxbury Russet | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1600 - 1649 |
| Fruit color | Russet |