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Duchess of Oldenburg
An old Russian apple still grown and popular in Russia. A pretty with a striking pattern of red lines.
Origin: Russia, 1700
Pollination: Duchess of Oldenburg is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Pollination partners
British-grown 
All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification.
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History and description of Duchess of Oldenburg
Known in Russia as Borovinka in the early 1700’s and spread to Germany and Sweden. Sent to England c1817 and renamed. A popular Victorian garden apple, also grown commercially. Still grown all over the former USSR and Northern Europe where it is known as Charlamowsky.Attractive large fruit. Oblong, rounded shape, distinctly flattened at base and apex. Rounded ribs. Boldly striped and mottled bright red over a pale green background, becoming pale yellow. Slight bloom. Cream flesh, soft, juicy and brisk. A dual-purpose apple cooking to a light puree. Very hardy tree.
Characteristics of Duchess of Oldenburg apple trees
| Use | Dual Cul & Des |
| Colour | Flushed |
| Flavour | Sharp |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | Mid Aug |
| Season of use | Aug-Sept |
| Tree vigour | Moderate |
| Tree habit | Upright-spreading |
| Fruit-bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Cropping | Good |
| Disease resistance | Scab - Resistant |
| Suitable for | Hardy Late Frost Northern Britain |
| Pollination date | 4 |
| Pollination group | B |
| Self-fertility | Self-sterile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
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