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-sized with pale yellow skin, striped and splashed with crimson. Flavor is sprightly tart, superb for pies and sauce. Ripens mid-August to early September. Heirloom.
Requires cross-pollination to produce fruit. Plant with Yellow Transparent or Zestar!®.
Growing Zone: 3-7
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Grafted
Height: 20-25 ft
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