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Duchess of Oldenburg Apple

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Description

Attractive and ripens early! Vigorous, easy-to-grow tree bears crops of medium to large fruit for fresh-eating, baking, and sauces. Fruit features red-orange stripes over pale-yellow skin and a creamy flesh. Antique variety, originates from Russia, circa 18th century. Often simply shortened to Duchess. Cold-hardy. Ripens in August. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Good/tart
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 5
Zone Range 4 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 50' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apple trees »

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My grandfather had these and are an amazing cooking apple???
Karla C on Apr 22, 2019
Love heirloom apples.
Niki M on Mar 22, 2019
My grandfather had these and are an amazing cooking apple???
Karla C on Apr 22, 2019
I like european heirloom apples.
Faina F on Apr 9, 2019
Love heirloom apples.
Niki M on Mar 22, 2019
Heirloom
David F on Apr 28, 2018
old time favorite from childhood
Frank D on Jan 2, 2018
Very anxious to grow this lovely antique.
Deborah S on Mar 18, 2016
I like european heirloom apples.
Faina F on Apr 9, 2019
Heirloom
David F on Apr 28, 2018
How is disease resistance on the duchess of Oldenburg?
Yankee on Mar 21, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It grew without disease issues in an abandoned orchard, and is known to be quite cold hardy and tough. It was also long lived - 40 yrs at least

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Darn it!
I really liked this apple tree, it was growing really well, until the gophers ate the roots and killed it. yes, I would definitely get this again.
May 21, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
apple cedar rust
this is the first year for the dutchess and of course i haven't had the pleasure of tasting her fruit, but i tell you she's not only a keeper, i'm buying her sister this year! my search for apple cedar rust resistant trees has been answered yet again...
thanks starks bros.
June 11, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Customer service was pleasant. My apple trees are still growing. They're doing good, as far as I know.
June 1, 2019
Purchased
 over 2 years ago

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