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Golden Russet Apple Tree

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Description

Also called American Golden Russet apple

High-quality, intense flavor! Tree bears medium-sized, yellow-gold russeted fruit, ideal for cider and juice. Fruit holds its shape when cooked. Enjoy fresh for complex sweet-tart flavor. Keeps well. Antique variety, originates from New York, circa 1845. Cold-hardy. Ripens in October. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See recommended pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Early - Mid
Chill Hours 800 - 1000
Fruit Color Yellow Green
Fruit Size Small - Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest October
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 5

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 compatibility 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 100' 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.

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Stark Bro'sStore

I remember Russet apples from when I was a child. The flavor was very unique. I'm hoping this tree will bear the kind of apples I remember. This is actually the second Golden Russet I have ordered…

Mary F

To add a late variety to my existing trees

Theresa G

I wanted to try to grow this

Ron and Ruth A

Unique

James P
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