Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: Egremont Russet

Egremont Russet Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow the classic Egremont Russet apple with its distinctive nutty flavour. This well-renowned variety is a great option for northerly, colder, and higher rainfall areas, producing consistent and good crops of apples. The fruit features an attractive yellow-green colour with a distinctive brown-red russet coating. Its flavour is often characterised as quite nutty and distinctive from other eating apples, making it a favourite among apple connoisseurs.

Key Features

• Distinctive Nutty Flavour: Unique taste sets it apart from other dessert apples
• Attractive Russeting: Yellow-green fruit with brown-red russet coating
• Reliable Cropping: Consistent crops year after year
• Cold Tolerant: Excellent for northern areas and higher rainfall regions
• Beautiful Blossom: Pinkish flowers in spring create a lovely display
• Hardy: Tolerates full sun and partial shade
• Pollinator Group 2: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 4-8m
Ultimate Spread: 4-8m
Pollinator Group: Group 2 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: October to December
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun to partial shade, some shelter beneficial
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot. Plant with another apple in group 2 (such as Idared or Howgate Wonder) for cross-pollination. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons and during dry spells in summer. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in winter when dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Thin fruit in June if crops are very heavy.

Perfect For

• Home fruit growing in northern areas
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Colder climates and higher rainfall areas
• Medium to large gardens
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Apple connoisseurs seeking distinctive flavour
• Heritage apple collections

Why Choose Egremont Russet?

Egremont Russet is a classic British apple variety prized for its distinctive nutty flavour and attractive russeted appearance. It's particularly well-suited to northern areas and performs reliably in challenging conditions. The unique taste makes it a favourite among those who appreciate traditional apple varieties with character.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality fruit trees for UK gardens.