Cider Apples
Roxbury Russet


Massachusetts, US early 17th century.  Possibly the first named apple variety to originate in N. America from European settlers.  Fruit are green/yellow, medium size, conic shape with some russet present and occasional blush on sun side.  Harvest is late, mid/late bloom period, sweet flavour.


Comments: SWEET; Tannins <0.2%, Malic Acid <0.45%