Apple (Malus pumila 'Red Rome')
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The ‘Red Rome’ apple cultivar, while now widely grown, has its roots in the **Ohio River Valley** of the United States. More specifically, it’s believed to have originated in **Rome Township, Lawrence County, Ohio** in the early 19th century.
Therefore, the most likely geographical location or native region of the *origin* of the ‘Red Rome’ apple is:
* **Ohio River Valley, specifically Southern Ohio, USA**
It’s important to note that while that’s its origin, ‘Red Rome’ apples are now cultivated in many apple-growing regions worldwide.
Not suitable for containers