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Malus 'Roxbury Russet'

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malus (MAY-lus) (Info)
Cultivar: Roxbury Russet
Additional cultivar information: (aka Boston Russet, Russet Golden, Leather Coat)

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Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Time:
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Pollination:
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Rootstock Vigor:
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Bearing Habit:
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Disease Resistance:
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Fruit Usage:
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Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By grafting

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Big_Red On Dec 15, 2004, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Also known as: Boston Russet, Russet Golden, Leather Coat.

Roxbury Russet is perhaps the most popular russet apple grown in the south. It is the oldest American apple originating in Roxbury, Massachusetts with the arrival of the Pilgrims. Fruit is medium to large with dull greenish-yellow skin covered with a rough brownish-yellow russet coat. The greenish-white flesh is coarse, firm and juicy with a pleasing, brisk flavor. Ripens September to October and is a very good keeper.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Wonder Lake, Illinois



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