Brought to this country over 150 years ago from Russia, Duchess is extremely hardy and has resistance to Apple Scab, Cedar-Apple Rust and Fire Blight. Fruit is medium size with skin color pale yellow with crimson stripes and splashes. Flavor is sprightly tart, superb for pies and sauce. Ripens mid-August to early September.  Pollination partners:  Yellow Transparent or Zestar.
                                        
                    
            
Growing Zone: 3 to 7
          
                              
            
Light Requirements: Full Sun          
                                
          
Grafted
          
                                
            
Height: 25 ft to 30 ft