Knobbed Russet apple
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Green and yellow fruit, sometimes scarlet streaked in the sun. Uneven surface is overlaid with rough gray and black russet, welts and knobs; worthy of its name. Crisp, rich, sugary, highly flavored flesh of the highest quality.
USDA identification images for Knobbed Russet
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 13 Nov 2016 Iverson GroveINDIANA, United StatesMust do for us every year. Perfect in pies & we eat out of hand with sharp cheddar.
- 28 Oct 2011 David M. TaylorWI, United StatesThis apple is the perfect example of why never to judge a book by its cover. This is perhaps the ugliest apple in the world, but the taste is quite good. Nothing spectacular, but it is sweet and pleasant, certainly above average, and has a bit of that pear-like nutty "russety" flavor. Do not be afraid to try this one!
Tree register
United States
- Aaron Millis in HELENA, MT
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Brian Van Erem in Green Bay, WI
- Don in Clayton, NC
- Joel Howie in Canton, NEW YORK
- Karl Schmidt in Estelline, SD
- Stephan Orchard in Westfield, INDIANA
- Stephen Sain in Los Lunas, NEW MEXICO
- Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
- Thomas Griffith in COTTAGE GROVE, WI
- William & Deborah Seale in Washington, IA
Canada
- Erik Nordenson in Cobourg, ONTARIO
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Sussex, England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1819
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Knobbed Russet:
United States
New York