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%