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Fruit tree comparison - Egremont Russet
Apple tree
Egremont Russet

Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden.
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Growing


Apple tree
Egremont Russet
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Pollination group2
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple tree
Egremont Russet
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple tree
Egremont Russet
General resistanceAverage
FireblightSome susceptibility
ScabVery resistant
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Climate


Apple tree
Egremont Russet
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple tree
Egremont Russet
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorRusset
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