Fruit tree comparisons
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden. | |
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Growing
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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Gardening skill | Beginner |
Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
Pollination group | 2 |
Pollinating others | Average |
Using
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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Picking season | Late |
Uses | Eating fresh |
Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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General resistance | Average |
Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
Scab | Very resistant |
Climate
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
Fruit color | Russet |