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apple 'Egremont Russet'
apple 'Egremont Russet'
apple 'Egremont Russet'
apple 'Egremont Russet'

apple 'Egremont Russet'

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Suitable for growing in a pot, you will be able to squeeze one of these apple trees into even the smallest...

bare root | M26 root stock | 1.2m tall
£34.79
available to order from autumn
12 litre pot | M27 |top worked at 70cm
£119.99
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bare root | MM106 root stock | 1.2m tall
£39.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description

Suitable for growing in a pot, you will be able to squeeze one of these apple trees into even the smallest gardens - and then you will be able to enjoy harvesting your very-own, home-grown fruits! Noted for its crisp, creamy yellow flesh that has a subtle, nutty flavour, apple 'Egremont Russet' has stood the test of time, and remained popular since it was discovered in Sussex in the 18th century. The apples will be ready to harvest in late September or October.

If you choose the top worked option, the crown of this small tree has been grafted onto the upright stem of the rootstock at a height of 70cm, which will limit the eventual height. Perfect for a small garden or growing in a large pot with a loam-based (John Innes) compost.

Pollination information: This apple belongs to pollination group 2, and is partially self fertile, but a pollinating partner will help to produce a reliable, bumper crop of apples. 'Egremont Russet' can be cross-pollinated with other apples in this group, or those from pollination groups 1 or 3.

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for apple Egremont Russet:

When planting your apple tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting - or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.

Once in the ground, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells.

The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8in) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit

Please note:

This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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