Golden Russet apple
Golden Russet is a small moderately attractive apple, which keeps well, and is very versatile for eating, cooking or juicing. The flavor is typical of a russet apple but rather more intense than the traditional English St. Edmunds Russet or Egremont Russet - more similar to Ashmeads Kernel.
The origins of Golden Russet are not clear but it arose in upstate New York in the 19th century, possibly derived from an English russet variety. The flavor and slightly flattened shape suggest a connection with to Ashmeads Kernel, which has always been grown in the USA. However there is also a variety with the name Golden Russet in England, described by the English Pomologist Robert Hogg in the late 19th century. His description of the apple and its qualities are very similar to the American Golden Russet, yet he makes no mention of it being grown in the USA, even though he was aware of and described many other American varieties.
For a time Golden Russet was grown on a commercial basis but then fell out of fashion. It has enjoyed a resurgence of interest because the strong-flavored juice is ideal for cider and hard cider production.
Golden Russet is usually considered as one of the best-flavored of the American russet apples.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: Thought to be a seedling of an English russet variety
- Originates from: New York state, United States
- Introduced: 1845
- Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 158600
Identification
- Fruit colour: Yellow / Gold
- Fruit size: Small
- Bultitude apple group: 8. Russeted, sweet
Using
- Good for eating fresh
- Good for cooking
- Good for juice
- Good for hard cider
- Cooking result: Keeps shape
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style: Sweeter
- Ripening period: Late season
- Use / keeping: 3 months or more
Growing
- Cropping: Good
- Flowering period: Early-Mid season
- Flowering group: 2
- Fertility: Self-sterile
- Triploid: No
- Vigour: Slightly large
- Gardening skill: Average
- Fruit bearing: Tip-bearer
Climate
- Suitable for temperate climates
- Tolerates cold winters
Disease resistance
- Scab - Some resistance
- Cedar apple rust - Some susceptibility
See also:
Fruit tree register
Do you have a tree of this variety in your garden or orchard? If so please register the details here and contribute to our international register of fruit trees.
The following Golden Russet trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.
You can also view these trees on a map.
United States
- Albany Apple Guy in CASTLETON, NY
- Craig Sheehan in WINCHESTER, KY
- Dan Spratlen in CAMANO ISLAND, WASHINGTON / USA
- Dan Wombles in NEW CANTON, IL
- Dave Dangelo in AUGUSTA, MAINE
- Dennis in GREAT MEADOWS, NJ
- Florian Deisenhofer in Brush Prairie, Clark County WA
- James Roden in ESTACADA, OR
- Jim Gana in HALLSTEAD, PA
- John Aldrich in CAVENDISH, VERMONT
- Karl Schmidt in ESTELLINE, SD
- Mark A. Rock in COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
- Matt in SALEM, UTAH
- Michael Kuhel in LORE CITY, OHIO
- Mike in GLEN ROCK, PA
- Ron Fischer in ORION, IL.
- Ryan in CUMMING, GA
- Thomas Griffith in COTTAGE GROVE, WI
- Tim Cheney in WALPOLE, ME/LINCOLN
- Zman in Braintree, MA
United Kingdom
- Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
- Ron Stern in OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE
Canada
- Jeff in ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, NOVA SCOTIA
- v k Howald in LUCKNOW, ONTARIO
Latest Spring blossom records for this variety
2013 season
- 8th May 2013 - tree owned by Jean in Martock, United Kingdom
2012 season
- 9th May 2012 - tree owned by James in ESTACADA, United States
- 5th May 2012 - tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
- 3rd May 2012 - tree owned by Mike in GLEN ROCK, United States
- 26th March 2012 - tree owned by Ryan in CUMMING, United States
2011 season
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Latest harvest records for this variety
2013 season
2012 season
2011 season
- 1st week October 2011 - tree owned by v in LUCKNOW, Canada
Where to buy apple trees
The following fruit tree nurseries offer Golden Russet apple trees for sale:
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Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA)
United States Golden Russet apple trees for sale >>
Where to buy apples
United Statesmap >
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Californiamap >
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Coloradomap >
- Gott Bro's Orchard & Produce, L.L.C., Ignacio
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Illinoismap >
- Jefferies Orchard, Springfield
- Pike County Vintage Apples, New Canton
- Valley Orchard, Cherry Valley
- Wolfe Orchard, Monticello
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Indianamap >
- Chandler's Farm, Fillmore
- Ditzler Orchard, Rosedale
- Radke's Orchards, Michigan City
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Iowamap >
- Berry Patch Farm, Nevada
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
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Kansasmap >
- Fieldstone Enterprise, Overbrook
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Kentuckymap >
- Reed Valley Orchard, Paris
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Mainemap >
- Hope Orchards, Hope
- Lamb Abbey Orchards, Union
- Shalom Organic Orchard & Winery, Franklin
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Massachusettsmap >
- Brook Farm Orchard, Ashfield
- Hilltop Orchards, Richmond
- Keown Orchard, Sutton
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Michiganmap >
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
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Minnesotamap >
- Fischer's Croix Farm Orchard, Hastings
- Sweetland Orchard, Webster
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New Hampshiremap >
- Apple Annie, Brentwood
- Old Ciderpress Farm, Westmoreland
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New Yorkmap >
- Black Diamond Farm, Trumansburg
- Windy Hill Orchard & Farm Market, Cassville
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Pennsylvaniamap >
- Holy Root Farm, New Tripoli
- Rocky Ridge Orchards, Kane
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Washingtonmap >
- Hockinson Hill Orchard, Brush Prairie
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish
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Wisconsinmap >
- Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove
Canadamap >
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British Columbiamap >
- Apple Farm & Country Store, Yarrow
- Ravenskill Orchards, Gabriola Island
- Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island
- Starry Night Meadows Farm, Mayne Island
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Ontariomap >
- Dixie Orchards, Caledon
- Juicy-Fruit Orchards, Thedford
- Organics Farm, Markham
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Quebecmap >
- Les Vergers de la Colline, Ste-Cécile de Milton
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