Roxbury Russet Apple 3-5 ft branched tree

Roxbury Russet was likely brought over as a seed by early European settlers to North America. The flesh is firm dense and juicy with a rich tart flavor, very sweet, and highly aromatic. Prized for fresh eating, pies and sauce, as well as juice and cider. The skin is green, washed with red-brown and with variable russeting. The tree has some resistance to cedar apple rust and fireblight.

ROOTSTOCK OPTIONS:

M111 or EMLA 111 is considered semidwarf or semistandard, growing to 70-80% the size of a standard rootstock tree. Similar to a standard, trees on M111 are vigorous, adaptable and need no staking. Trees on M111 will begin bearing fruit slightly earlier than standard rootstock trees.

BULK PRICING: Any combination of 10 or more apples (potted and/ or bare-root) will receive 10% off. 

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Apples thrive in Vermont. You need to have at least two different varieties for pollination; however, apples are common enough in Vermont that you can often get away with planting one if a neighbor has a few trees. Wild trees or crab apples growing nearby can also serve as pollinators. More pollen often means more and larger fruit. Plant in a well-drained spot with good sun. We grow and sell varieties that perform well in our climate and growing conditions. Varieties listed as “heirloom” originated before 1900.

If you are planting a few trees, consider selecting varieties with different uses or ripening times. If you are planning to make hard cider, add a cider variety or two to blend with more typical dessert fruit.