Fruit tree comparisons
 Black Oxford | |
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| A good quality hardy traditional New England apple which keeps well. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Black Oxford | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Black Oxford | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Cropping | Light |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweet/Sharp |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Black Oxford | |
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| General resistance | Good |
Climate
| Apple tree Black Oxford | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (3) -40F / -40C (4) -30F / -34C (5) -20F / -29C (6) -10F / -23C (7) 0F / -18C (8) 10F / -12C (9) 20F / -7C (10) 30F / -1C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Black Oxford | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Fruit color | Crimson |