Roxbury Russet Apple

Malus domestica ‘Roxbury Russet’

A fine cider or dessert apple with great flavor. Roxbury is among the first American varieties developed, originating near Boston in the early 17th century. Enjoy the beautiful, large, golden-brown, orange-blushed fruit each October. 

A fine cider or dessert apple with great flavor. Roxbury is among the first American varieties developed, originating near Boston in the early 17th century.This variety is a triploid and is pollen sterile. It will not pollinize other varieties, although it does need to be pollinized by a different variety.

USDA Zone: 4-9

Mature Height: 11′ (Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 26

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