Duchess of Oldenburg apple
Malus domestica 'Duchess of Oldenburg'
USDA zones3 to 3
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Duchess of Oldenburg' apple (Malus domestica 'Duchess of Oldenburg') is a tree for the food garden, grown for cooking and baking. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White flowers open from early to late spring and draw bees. It is not self-fertile, so plant a second apple nearby for pollination. The fruit ripens early and keeps about 1 week.
Pairs well with Rhubarb, Queen Sophia French marigold, Carlton daffodil, and Lingonberry.
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