Merton Russet Apple

Merton Russet produces a nice small apple with a distinctive skin of pale cinnamon/gold russet over yellow/gold base, often with a brown red flush on one side giving it a very attractive look.  
 
The flesh is firm and green early on, changing to cream/yellow in November. The Merton Russet is deliciously sweet often retaining an interesting “pear drop” to its flavour. When sampled early in the season (September) the flesh has a very sharp clean quality, mellowing when kept. This makes Merton Russet a delicious dessert apple.  
 
Our Apple Merton 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
Harvest Time	Late September
Pollination Group	2

	Bare Root Maiden	A young single stemmed first year tree	£18.95
	Bare Root Feathered Maiden	A second year or older tree, pruned to create multiple small side branches	£24.95
	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.	£32.50
	10 Litre Pot	Our youngest pot grown tree that is most economical for all year around planting, also ready to fruit and crop	£42.00