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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 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | ||
== Description == | |||
'''Duchess of Oldenburg''' is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards. | |||
=== Characteristics === | |||
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| '''Origin''' || Tula region south of Moscow, Russia; originated late 1700s | |||
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| '''Harvest Season''' || Early (mid-August) | |||
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| '''Flavor Profile''' || Distinctly tart/sharp; lemony and herbaceous; yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy flesh | |||
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| '''Storage''' || Poor - about 1 week; softens quickly | |||
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=== 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 == | == Trees == | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 2 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 2 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
- Cyrus #22 (fair)
- Holcomb #2
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00000795 by Shull, James Marion, Vincennes -
POM00000965 by Shull, James Marion, Saint Joseph
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
