Roxbury Russett Apple Rootstock/Size:Dolgo Full Size: 3-4 ft.

Roxbury Russett Apple Rootstock/Size:Dolgo Full Size: 3-4 ft.Overview Note: This is a new variety for us, so the information below is based on historical pomological sources and grower reports rather than our own long term, first hand experience. Roxbury Russet is widely regarded as the oldest named apple cultivar in North America, long valued for its durability, storability, and distinctive russeted fruit. Origin and History Roxbury Russet originated in Massachusetts and is documented in cultivation by the mid

Origin & History

UMN Extension states that in areas too cold for other pears

Because bloom timing can shift by microclimate and MontanaFruitTrees

Most of what we know about its cider characteristics

Fresh eating for those who enjoy high-acid apples

although they may be going off of St

high-quality apple for northern growers

MN 1628 is a sibling of Keepsake

Tree Size and Rootstock

fine-grained

We have grafted this onto M7 rootstock

with a nice touch of acidity