Apple — Roxbury Russet

Malus domestica "Roxbury Russet"

Oldest documented American apple variety (Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1635). Russeted greenish skin, dense nutty flesh, exceptional keeper.

Hardiness ratings

Apple — Roxbury Russet hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–7 −40 °C to −12.2 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–7 −34 °C to −7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–3 −15 °C to 0 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Stored properly, keeps from autumn through to the following spring
  • Excellent for cider as well as fresh use; high sugar content

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Reference

Apple — Roxbury Russet on Wikipedia