Sieppen's Russet
AppleSieppen's Russet
Origin/History
Originated in Philadelphia. It is often found at the West, and as a market sort is profitable, though inferior in quality to the Roxbury Russet.
Tree
Very vigorous, forming a large round spreading head. Productive.
Fruit
Size and form: Large, oblate, irregular.
Skin: Yellowish green, somewhat russeted.
Flesh and flavor: Greenish, rather dry, soft, mild subacid. Quality: Good.
Stem, cavity, calyx, basin, core, and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November to February.
Uses
Market sort.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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)Sieppen's Russet.
Originated in Philadelphia. It is often found at the West, and as a market sort profitable, but inferior in quality to the Roxbury Russet. The tree is very vigorous, forming a large round spreading head, productive.
Fruit large, oblate, irregular, yellowish green, somewhat russeted. Flesh greenish, rather dry, soft, mild subacid. Good. November, February.