The Malus domestica ‘Egremont Russet’, commonly known as the Egremont Russet Apple Tree, is Britain’s best-known russet variety and a true heritage favourite. First recorded in the UK in the 1870s, this dessert apple is famous for its distinctive golden-brown, netted skin and nutty, aromatic flavour. Crisp yet juicy, it’s a reliable, mid-season cropper perfect for eating fresh from the tree.
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Key Features
Classic Russet Variety – Introduced in the late 19th century and still one of the UK’s most popular russets.
Nutty, Aromatic Flavour – Firm, crisp flesh with a sweet yet tangy taste and subtle nuttiness.
Attractive Skin – Distinctive golden-brown russeted skin with a rough texture and fine netting.
Reliable Mid-Season Cropper – Produces fruit from late September to October in most regions.
Partially Self-Fertile – Will fruit alone, but crops better with a pollinator.
Good Disease Tolerance – Shows resistance to scab and mildew compared to many dessert apples.
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Specification Details Botanical Name Malus domestica ‘Egremont Russet’ Common Names Egremont Russet Apple Tree Family Rosaceae Origin England, c.1872 Fertility Partially self-fertile Pollination Group Group 2 Uses Eating fresh cheese boards, juicing Harvest Time Late September – October 🔗 Learn More About the Rosaceae Family
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