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'''Duchess of Oldenburg''' is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
'''Duchess of Oldenburg''' is a apple variety found in {{#ask: [[Has variety::Duchess of Oldenburg]] |format=count}} tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.


== Description ==
== Description ==
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== Trees ==
== Trees ==
* [[Cyrus Tree 22|Cyrus #22]] (fair)
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== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==
== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==

Latest revision as of 12:43, 6 February 2026

Duchess of Oldenburg
Species Apple
Trees Found 1
Orchards Cyrus
Preserved Clarno Arboretum(2025)


Duchess of Oldenburg is a apple variety found in 1 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Duchess of Oldenburg is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute Details
Origin Tula region south of Moscow, Russia; originated late 1700s
Harvest Season Early (mid-August)
Flavor Profile Distinctly tart/sharp; lemony and herbaceous; yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy flesh
Storage Poor - about 1 week; softens quickly

Uses

  • Cooking (excellent)
  • Pies
  • Applesauce
  • Baking

History

Named after Catherine Pavlovna, Grand Duchess of Oldenburg, sister of Tsar Alexander. Also known as Borovinka in Russia. Imported to USA in 1835 by Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Foundation of University of Minnesota's cold-hardy apple breeding program.

Trees

TreeOrchardTagCondition
Cyrus Tree 22Cyrus22fair

USDA Pomological Watercolors

U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705