Budagovsky 490

$8.00$35.00

  • Pink fleshed cider apple
  • Cold hardy into zone 3
  • Also used as rootstock, but rarely
  • Attractive pink blooms, ornamental option
  • Fine addition to hard and sweet ciders
  • Tart, moderately astringent (not a fresh eating apple)

 

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Description

Originating from the Russian rootstock breeding program in the 1930s. This selection produces 1 inch fruits (up to 1 1/2) with pink to red skin. Good for cidermaking, having some mild tannin and good acidity. It is pink fleshed. The tree is not vigorous, but cold hardy and tough. Pink to purple blooms. Rare.