Roxbury Russet Apple Tree

First discovered in Roxbury- part of the Massachusetts Colony- in the mid 1630s; the Roxbury Russet is one of the oldest cultivars in the United States. It grew in popularity due to its long storage capacity before the invention of refrigeration. The apple was (is) also pressed for cider. 

The apple is medium in size with grayish-green, heavily russeted skin. Its flesh is creamy white and is extremely juicy. It's very sweet with a high sugar content making it perfect for fermentation. This apple has long been used in ciders. Even though the apple stores a long time, it does oxidize quickly when cut. The tree has better disease resistance to scab and cedar rust than other heirloom apples. The image of the apple tree was taken in zip code 53349.

USDA Zone: 4-9

Mature Height: G.11: ~11-13' Tall at Maturity; Dwarf Ships Spring 2026

Sun: Full Sun

Bloom Group: 4, Late Mid Season

Ripening Time: Late September- Early October

Cider Profile: Sharp Tannin: .8g/L, Acid: .61 TA, Sugar: °Brix 15.9

Pollination: Tree is a triploid requiring two additional trees to pollinate but is itself pollen sterile. 

As of July 20, 2025, we have ceased shipping bare root trees for the Spring 2025 Season. We will resume shipping bare root trees in November of 2025. We will assume all bare root trees order, unless otherwise stated in the product description, will ship in November. Please order accordingly.