‘Egremont Russet’ Apple Tree is seen as one of the best russets available and produces an apple that has a lovely nutty, sweet flavour which is ideal for enjoying fresh from the tree. Pale golden-brown in colour, the skin is rough and the flesh is crispy.
This apple was first recorded well over a century ago in Victorian England on the estate of the Earl of Egremont in Sussex. Ever since it has been one of the most recognisable English apples.
This apple is available in different rootstocks to suit a range of gardens. The rootstock controls the rate of growth so you can choose a rootstock suitable to where you would like to plant your tree. The rootstock also ensures the tree fruits earlier than when grown on its own roots.
M27 is a dwarf variety that is one of the smallest rootstocks available. It is the perfect choice for very small gardens and can be grown in large pots or containers. This rootstock grows up to a mature height of 2m (6ft) after 10 years.
M26 is a semi-dwarf variety that is suitable for smaller gardens, where space is at a premium. This rootstock grows to a mature height of 2.5m (8ft) after 10 years.
MM106 is a semi-vigorous variety that is commonly one of the largest rootstock available. It is best suited to large gardens, where space is not an issue. This rootstock grows to a mature height of 3.5m (11ft) after 10 years.
Features
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- Rootstock: M27, M26, MM106
- Fruiting Season: Late
- Parentage: Unknown
- Pollination: Flowering Group 2
To ensure good pollination and a good crop, apple trees require two or more different cultivars from the same Flowering Group.
Some cultivars are triploid. This means they require two non-triploid cultivars for good pollination.