Trescott Russet
AppleTrescott Russet
Origin/History
Originated in Sharon, Connecticut.
Tree
A strong grower and good bearer. The fruit keeps well but inclines to shrivel.
Fruit
Form and Stem: Roundish conic oblique. Stalk short and thick.
Skin: Yellow russet with a dull red cheek.
Calyx: Closed.
Flesh and Flavor: Tough, mild subacid, vinous, almost sweet. Quality: Good.
Season
February to April.
Uses
Not described in source.
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)Trescott Russet. Originated in Sharon, Conn. Tree a strong grower, good bearer ; and the fruit keeps well, but inclines to shrivel. Fruit roundish conic oblique, yellow russet, with a dull red cheek. Stalk short, thick. Calyx closed. Flesh tough, mild subacid, vinous, almost sweet. Good. February, April.