Apple Tree - Golden Russet - Organic Heirloom
Plant Facts
| Family | Malus 'Golden Russet' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Semi-Dwarf: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 4-10 |
| Mature Form | Large |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Characteristics | crisp, sugary |
| Bloom Period | Mid-Season |
| Pollinator Required | Yes |
| Harvest Period | September |
Quick Overview
The Golden Russet Organic Heirloom Apple, Malus domestica 'Golden Russet', is a famous, old Southern apple which originated in Burlington County, New Jersey in the 1700's. The "champagne" of old-time cider apples, it is a widely versatile fruit. Golden Russet is excellent for fresh eating and drying but is most noted for making hard cider. Its high sugar content can produce a cider with up to 7% alcohol content. It is a medium sized apple, round to oblong in shape, with pale yellow skin overlaid with a rough golden-russet coating; heavily splotched with light brown russet. The yellow flesh is firm, dense, crisp and juicy; ripens September to November, and It can be kept for months in refrigerated storage. This 'Golden Russet' shows some resistance to scab and cedar apple rust.
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