Egremont Russet Apple

Egremont Russet apples have been considered one of the finest dessert apples for well over a century, very popular in the Victorian era. Supposedly raised by the Earl of Egremont, Petworth, Sussex around 1872. Still one of the most important commercial russet apples grown in England. Yellowish-green to golden yellow, more than half covered with a fine ochre russet. Distinctive sweet, rich, nutty flavour, firm flesh, moist rather than dry. A hardy, compact tree. 

Our Apple Egremont Russet bare rooted trees are lifted at the start of the bare root season in November, when the apple trees become dormant, and made available through to March the following year. This period is the ideal time for economical planting. You will however have to wait a year to pick your crop as bare root trees cannot be picked in their first year. For all year round planting why not choose from our selection of container grown apple trees. They do cost more but are older, more established and ready to crop.
 
We use and recommend planting with friendly myccorrhizal fungi such as Rootgrow. This helps to produce a stronger root system thereby aiding establishment. We also use and can supply Blood, Fish and Bone - a tried and trusted natural all round fertilizer. Alternatively, to help give your tree the best start you can incorporate our carefully blended mix of compost to help give your tree all the vital nutrients and minerals it needs to flourish in your garden. It is good practice to firmly secure and support your tree with a good stake and tie to aid in its establishment. Download our planting guide to help you with any questions that you may have or call us on the number below and we will be pleased to help. 

Rootstock	Our Apple trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks
Use	Dessert Apple
Harvest Time	October
Pollination Group	2

	Bare Root Maiden	A young single stemmed first year tree	£15.50
	Bare Root Feathered Maiden	A second year or older tree, pruned to create multiple small side branches	£19.75
	Bare Root Half Standard	An establishing tree with a clear stem, older than a feathered. It has been pruned and worked in the nursery by skilled hands to start creating the crown of the tree. A good ready shaped and finished tree for you to enjoy.	£32.00
	10 Litre Pot	Our youngest pot grown tree that is most economical for all year around planting, also ready to fruit and crop	£38.00