A mid-season dessert apple with a dense crop of characteristic russet-bronze fruits, tight, crispy flesh, and a rich, nutty flavour that makes it ideal for juicing and tarts, as well as an outstanding cheeseboard apple! It’s also a good pollinator for the ‘Cox’ and ‘Braeburn’ types. The apples can be harvested in October and stored until January. Because the apple ‘Egremont Russet’ is self-fertile and simple to grow, it’s great for gardens with only one tree.
Growing Information
Plant apple trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
