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