Long's Russet
AppleLong's Russet
Origin and History
Originated with the late J. S. Long, of Fairview, Kentucky. Considered one of the best late-keeping apples for that locality.
Tree
Vigorous and upright, but spreading when in fruit. Makes a large, handsome tree. Very productive annually. Young shoots reddish brown, grayish.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large. Oblate, slightly oblique.
Stem (Stalk): Very short.
Cavity: Broad and deep.
Calyx: Open.
Basin: Medium, regular.
Skin: Greenish, nearly covered with rough dull russet.
Flesh and Flavor: White with green tinge. Half fine texture. Moderately juicy. Half tender. Pleasant subacid. Quality: good.
Core and Seeds: Core small.
Season
March, April.
Uses
Noted as one of the best late-keeping apples for its region, indicating suitability for extended storage.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Long's Russet.
Originated with the late J. S. Long, of Fairview, Ky., and is considered one of the best late keeping apples for that locality. Tree vigorous, upright, but spreading when in fruit, and makes a large handsome tree; very productive annually; young shoots reddish brown, grayish.
Fruit medium to large, oblate, slightly oblique; skin greenish, nearly covered with rough dull russet; stalk very short; cavity rather broad, deep; calyx open; basin medium, regular; flesh white, green tinge, half fine, moderately juicy, half tender, pleasant subacid; good; core small. March, April.