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Egremont Russet apple

The definitive English russet apple, with the charateristic sweet/dry "nutty" flavour.

Egremont Russet photo tape

Egremont Russet is a classic English russet apple from the Victorian era.  Whilst russet apples have generally fallen out of favour, Egremont Russet remains popular with discerning apple lovers who appreciate its unique flavour and apearance.

Part of its enduring success is down to niche marketing. This is an apple that dares to be different ! It is a russet-skinned variety with a dry flesh - a style of apple that has not attracted the attentions of mainstream apple breeders, but nevertheless seems to have a dedicated following. Also, inspite of its unique appearance, Egremont Russet has many of the characteristics which mark out a good apple: a harmony of flavour and texture, and a good balance between sweetness and sharpness.

The difference is evident as soon as you pick it up. The skin is entirely covered with "russet", which feels like very fine sandpaper. Some other varieties have streaks of russet, notably Cox's Orange Pippin, but in Egremont Russet it completely dominates the appearance. The colour is an attractive dull gold flecked with yellow.

Egremont Russet is a medium-sized apple. The flesh seems quite dry and gets drier with keeping - it is moist rather than juicy. Traditionally described as "nutty", the flavour is more delicate than most varieties, and quite sweet. Both the flavour and the soft flesh are reminiscent of a firm pear. Yet Egremont Russet is surprisingly versatile, working well in savoury salads for example, and a popular partner for cheese.

If you are used to a modern, smooth-skinned, crisp apple then the sandpaper finish of a russet apple like Egremont Russet may sound distinctly un-appealing, but this is a case of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. It may be very different, but it undoubtedly works - definitely worth a try !

Last updated 04 Jul 2011.

Summary

  • Species: Malus domestica
  • Parentage: Unknown
  • Origin: England, United Kingdom
  • Introduced: 1872
  • Developed by: Possibly the estate of Lord Petworth in Sussex
  • Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 101800

Identification

  • Fruit colour: Yellow / Gold
  • Flesh colour: Cream
  • Fruit size: Medium
  • Bultitude apple group: 8. Russeted, sweet

Using

  • Good for eating fresh
  • Good for cooking
  • Flavour quality: Good
  • Ripening period: Late season

Growing

  • Cropping: Good
  • Flowering group: 2
  • Fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Triploid: No
  • Vigour: Slightly small
  • Gardening skill: Very easy
  • Attractive fruit
  • General disease resistance: Average

Climate

  • Suitable for temperate climates
  • Suitable for NW. Scotland?: Yes
  • Suitable for N. England?: Yes

Other qualities

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit 1993

Disease resistance

  • Scab  - Very resistant

Egremont Russet identification photos from official fruit collections


UK National Fruit Collection

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Egremont Russet identification photos from website visitors


Egremont Russet tape


Egremont Russet

Egremont Russet blossom tape


Egremont Russet blossom


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Current rating: 4 out of 5. Total votes cast: 6
 

Visitor comments

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14 Nov 2010 BrankoKITCHENER, Canada
I grew up in northern region of Croatia called Hrvatsko Zagorje where among other apple trees in our orchard we had one big hollow tree called Kanada ( Canada ). Couple of decades ago my family immigrated to Canada and I was suprised that "Kanada" apple was nowhere to be found in the country it was named for. Recently I went to the St. Jacob's farmers market in Waterloo and there they were; apples that we called Kanada in Europe are called Russet in Canada.
05 Oct 2010 N. BuckCAMBRIDGESHIRE, United Kingdom
Ray Dempsey I would try taking several substantial root cuttings next year, giving them good soil, adequate water and growing them for the 2011 summer season. In early spring 2012, take grafts from the young vigorous shoots at the top of the tree and graft these to the root cuttings. You should then have an *exact* copy of the rootstock and scion (assuming that your tree was grafted). Most apples trees are grafted onto the roots of a different apple tree, so simply trying to grow a root cutting will not result in the same kind of fruit - rootstocks often produce crab apples or poor quality apples, unless grafted. Alternatively, buy some pieces of rootstock from a nursery and graft them with your chosen variety. Some nurseries will offer to do this for you.
04 Oct 2010 Ray DempseyNOVA SCOTIA, Canada
Here in Nova Scotia we call them Golden Russets. I have an old tree on my property with a hollowed-out trunk, but it still is full of apples. I am checking out how I can get another tree started from this very old tree. Any ideas? Thanks.
03 Oct 2010 HaydnNOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom
We have just visited the Apple Day at East Markham, Notts, where they have a Heritage Orchard with over 300 varieties of apple..............I didn't try them all, but the Egremont Russet was the best, reminded me of 'scrumping' apples in Kent orchards as a kid!
08 Sep 2010 OttoneTRENTO, Italy
I've tasted this variety years ago when I came first time to London, so that I stuck the little label of the apple on my camera... because I found it unusually delicious! I would like to plant many trees of this variety on my little land (among the Alps, where I live). How can I buy specimens of it easily? I don't think nurseries here grow this variety, but I'm available to import the plants if necessary. Thank you!
05 Sep 2010 Alan BuckleHAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom
Alan, near Petersfield, UK I have a mature Egremont Russet and cannot eat or store all the apples. So I make wonderful cider with this variety. It has a rich russet colour and flavour and a powerful kick because, when made with fully ripe apples, the jiuce has a potential alcohol of >10% if fermented to dryness. Only problem is the apples are very hard and it is difficult work to grind the pulp, but well worth it. The high alcohol content means that the cider keeps well and will continue to improve for a year or two.
03 Sep 2010 David MaxwellNOVA SCOTIA, Canada
Problem with many of the posts - Egremont is only one russet; there are many others. (I have Egremont, Roxbury and Swayzie Russets in my own orchard, and there are dozens of others).
08 Aug 2010 Stephen QuahVICTORIA, Australia
Roxanna, If you are looking for a Egremont Russet plant to grow in Australia, you can try Woodbridge Fruit Trees from Tasmania. They will post out to any states in Australia except Western Australia. I think they will even sell them overseas subject to quarantine laws. So if you are from Perth, then too bad but give them a call anyway and they can advise you further. Their link is www.woodbridgefruittrees.com.au Goodluck.
31 Jul 2010 RoxannaAustralia
I've absolutely loved russet apples for many years.. but having moved out to Australia, unfortunately they are not available here... i have been hoping to somehow have a go at growing a plant/tree here but dont know where to start.. any suggestions pls???
23 Jul 2010 Stephen QuahVICTORIA, Australia
I last posted a comment on this site on 2 March 2008 regarding russet apples and after more than 2 years of phoning and asking around Nurseries in Australia, I've managed to locate and order a couple of bare rooted Egremont apple trees from where else but of course Tasmania, the Apple Isle in Australia !! Most born and bred Australians have not even heard of Russets let alone tasted one. So you can just imaging how excited I was to be able to acquire it here in Australia !!! It is currently winter in the southern hemisphere and the nursery will be posted it out to me in Melbourne in the next few weeks. Looking forward to planting them and see whether all my efforts will actually bear fruit, no punt intended!!!
20 Mar 2010 DaveLEICS., United Kingdom
Probably my favourite apple. Dense and dry flesh that has as unique a flavour as Cox's. It eats well in almost any state - wizzened it is sweeter and still good eating, if a little woolly.
04 Oct 2009 C. MccombieSURREY, ENGLAND, United Kingdom
Used to scrump russets, and others from a neglected orchard on our way home from school in Canada , not fr from St. Catharines. Must have been small because I remember getting lost in the tall grass . Now have taken over a small old orchard with a russet tree! I never forgot the taste of them picked as they had fallen to the ground.They are definitely my favourite.
14 Sep 2009 Jim. TyrrellST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO., Canada
Most of the apples sold in the stores are not very flavourful. I stopped eating apples until I was given a russet. "Not very nice to look at," I thought. What a surprise when I bit into it, absolutely delicious and a flavour which made all other apples seem like tasting a wooden stick. Russets are the way to go, you can keep all the other varieties
06 Sep 2009 Mike HGIBSONS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada
Thanks to this site, I identified the apple tree in my yard as Egremont Russet. It's unique flavor and skin is very enjoyable, although the flesh does go brown quickly.
11 May 2009 DaveSTOCKHOLM , Sweden
Attn: Kerie Wallace (Mr) (Private individual) It's suggested that because of the porous nature of the Russet's skin, they tend to lose their moisture quickly and dry out when kept in a dry environment. They are supposed to fare better when kept in a cool, humid atmosphere.
11 May 2009 DaveSTOCKHOLM , Sweden
These apples were part of ofmy fondest memories as a kid in Ontario Canada in the 60's. Someone needs to start a Facebook group, "Bring Back The Russet!"
27 Apr 2009 Alexandra ThompsonDUKES CO., MASSACHUSETTS, United States
We are looking for an egremont russet, already grafted, to replace an old apple tree that was struck by lightning. Does anyone out there have one?
27 Mar 2009 LornaWOODSTOCK, NB, United States
Russets arrive in the grocery stores here just before Christmas and, for me, they are one of the Christmas foods that I always want to have, like mince tarts, Christmas Pudding, and shortbread. They are so tart and crisp, and always remind me of childhood Christmases
16 Jan 2009 GeoffEGREMONT, United Kingdom
Kathryn the apples from egremont, medieval market town in the lake district. google gurning youl see what were also famous for
16 Dec 2008 BenLIVERPOOL, United Kingdom
Hi Paul!!!! It's amazing that two russet lovers are in the SAME city, yet we've never met!? How many other devoted russetophiles are there in Merseysdie? I'm wondering about pruning my russet tree soon.... any tips?? ANYBODY???
14 Dec 2008 PaulLIVERPOOL, United Kingdom
My dada used to grow russets when we were small we used to climb that tree and mama said it was v. dagereous but it was worth it to eat loads of "rustys" as we used to call them. Do any other russet fans out there have any similar hilarious anecdotes to share?
09 Dec 2008 David FillinghamMA, United States
I managed an orchard in VT that had this and some other russets. It was in East Calais in the area north of Montpelier. Russets are my favorites and most farmers I know favor them.
05 Dec 2008 BenLIVERPOOL, United Kingdom
Tell me about it Hoy Pal Oi!!!! I recently bought some beloved russets from a supermarket (I won't name and shame them but it rhymes with piddle!!) and I discovered that they were imported from Chile - Brrrrrrrr - probably in a deep chill container brrrr brrr !!! Still, they tasted jolly good even though they were produced by foreigners!!!
28 Nov 2008 Hoy Pal OiDANKEST WESTCOUNTRY, United Kingdom
Certainly my current favourite. I've been trying to buy strictly GB apples for hippy nonsense reasons - and you always here oldies grumbling about how "oooh, england used to have a billion home grown varieties and now it's all uniform apples at sub zero temperatures shipped from the other side of the world!!"
17 Nov 2008 Rod GriceWEST MIDLANDS, United Kingdom
I feel guilty when I read all your comments about the russet apple, as I have two mature trees in the garden and only picked a handfull of apples to eat. I did however pick a couple of kilos of windfalls to make an apple jelly preserve and left the rest to the blackbirds (The birds must like them because upwards of 100 windfalls have all been eaten) .
12 Nov 2008 SharonORISKANY FALLS,NEW YORK, United States
I just bought Russet apples @ Twin Orchards in New Hartford, New York & I never saw nor tasted one before. They are sweet & the skin is good also, even tho it is not smooth as the apples i'm used to. A apple worth trying..
10 Nov 2008 DarrenKENT, United Kingdom
Sainsburys has had another batch in and just as superb as the previous. Wonderful balance of pear-acid-apple taste, and that distinctive bite. Nicely sized fruit, apparently from a local Kent farm.
09 Nov 2008 Kathleen MurrayMONTREAL, Canada
I have always loved the Russet apple and was wondering where it originates from. I am curious to know if we grow them here in Quebec. We can buy them, but I am not certain of their origin. Some American colleagues of mine, from across the States, saw and tasted a Russet apple for the first time today, which surprised me, since the apple dates back to my childhood years!
08 Nov 2008 Clive SmithSTAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
Reply to Harold from Bushey, I have an Egremont Russet, about 4 years old, which has fruited very well this year. I suggest you pick as late as possible just as the apples are about to fall, say mid October.
02 Nov 2008 DebbieWINNIPEG, Canada
I have loved russet apples for many years.. they used to be available in supermarkets in Ontario but when I moved to Manitoba I missed not being able to locate for for a few years. now I watch the store fruit departments during the months of September and Ocober each year.. I just spotted them in a supermarket the other day.. these are grown in Thornbury Ontario... I picked up two bags.. there is nothing quite so good as a ruset apple.
25 Oct 2008 Steven DewhurstUnited States
Bought 5 Egremont Russets in Sainsbury's last night. They were the last 5 on the tray and the neighbouring Braeburns, Pearmains and Pink Ladys were all still there. Obviously the ER is a popular apple in Grantham! The trouble with Sainsbury's though is that certain apples seem to be there on week and gone the next. This year seems to have been a poor one for variety as well.
19 Oct 2008 LNYC, United States
I LOVE LOVE LOVE russet apples! I only eat tart and crispy apples, especially when it's in perfect season and only russet, mcintosh and green apples hit the spot. I have never seen russet apples in NYC but luckily I was in WI visiting my mom and bought a whole bag. Only one vendor at farmer's market in WI sells it. I don't know why, they are delicious and my #1 fav.
12 Oct 2008 LeahFRESNO, CA, United States
I love these apples! I just moved to Cali from WI and would get them from Ski Hi every year. Anyone know where I can get them in Cali???
10 Oct 2008 Eddie JoblingHENDERSONVILLE NC USA, United States
I'm from Stockton on tees, England. The Russet apple was my favourite apple as a child I only wish I could find a supply here in NC
10 Oct 2008 GriffBARNET, United Kingdom
I've just bought some ERs from Neal's Yard in Borough Market here in London. They are from Brogdale in Kent, which boasts the largest different type of fruit trees anywhere in the world. Quite simply, it is the finest apple I have ever eaten. On my desk, I have a Braeburn. An okay apple. But nowhere near as great as the Egremont and it's come 11,000 miles from NZ to get to my desk. What's the point when we have such brilliant homegrown apples on our doorstep? Ask the supermarkets.
06 Oct 2008 NatalieWEST SUSSEX, United Kingdom
I had my first egremont russet apple yesterday after buying half a dozen from my local farm shop (Tully's Farm). It was by far the best apple I've had a months - years even. Shame they're so little though. I plan to shun the supermarket in favour of sampling all the old British varieties available locally.
01 Oct 2008 Dale ShrimptonSLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom
russet apples make a wonderfull apple crumble, when mixed with raisins soaked in pymms. add the pyms to the sliced apples and rasins, top with crumble, and serve with custard. Its to die for!
30 Sep 2008 EllieBATH, United Kingdom
I have a Russet tree (not sure which type), amongst other apple trees. All summer, the Russet tree has been attracting hornets - lots of them! They have been consistently feeding on the Russets and ignoring the other apple trees. I've been giving it a wide berth all summer... eek!
24 Sep 2008 MikecumminsUnited Kingdom
You should also look out for St. Edmunds Russet. I find it has a finer flavour and more juicy.
20 Sep 2008 HaroldBUSHEY, HERTS, United Kingdom
I have a Russet tree which is full of apples.When do you pick them? The squirrels seem to enjoy them and I want to save some for later in the year.
03 Sep 2008 M LockNORFOLK UK, United Kingdom
I have an amazing Russet tree in my garden which delivers superb fruit every year, not being an apple lover i was foolish enough to chuck bags of them last year. I had some friends over for a BBQ a few weeks ago and they all want a bag or 3 for themselves as i'm told they keep well over winter wrapped in newspaper. After reading the above comments i will be using them in salads and eating them with cheese....i am a new born apple lover. :)
02 Sep 2008 Helena TwiggHAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom
Can this variety have bright green or green and red skin under the russet? I'm trying to identify my apple tree - the picture looks similar, the taste description is similar, but the skins of mine are all green or red. Thanks in advance.
23 Aug 2008 Sean O'FlynnLEEDS, United Kingdom
i have an egremont russet that i planted as a bare rooted 2 year old minarette in Jan 2007. It fruited poorly in its first season, which is to be expected, but it has failed to perform well this year, unlike my scrumptious, which is a heavy cropper
22 Aug 2008 JulieHAYWARD, WI, United States
Ski-Hi Fruit Farms in Baraboo Wisconsin sell russet apples every fall. They are wonderful apples.
01 Aug 2008 J. BriggsGERALDTON, WEST, Australia
does anyone know the right conditions to grow russet apples ? i just reckon they are the best apple but unfortunately no one has heard of them in aust. and they are unavailable to my knowledge.
30 Jun 2008 Phil PyeCHESHIRE ENGLAND, United Kingdom
i have recently bought the racehorse,called dandygrey russett, is this a type of apple,can anyone help,thanks
15 May 2008 BrianPHOENIX AZ, United States
Are there any growers in the US?
14 May 2008 Michael QuahMELBOURNE, Australia
Like my brother,steve, i enjoyed eating this very special apple when i was living in england some 30 years ago too. i wish i can buy this type of apple in melbourne. they are crispy and sweet.
21 Mar 2008 RomanCALGARY,ALBERTA, Canada
Russets are definitely my favourite apple. As far as I know russets are only grown in Nova Scotia. A lot of varieties come from British Columbia but never a russet. I look forward to them when they arrive in the stores either before Christmas or just after.
07 Mar 2008 AndyGERMANY (BAVARIA), Germany
I love the russet sort so much too. I bought 20pound (10kilogram) for only 10 Euro last week. It's a dealer who is coming with his big car through the village I live. I had plant one tree in my garden last year, hopefully these tree will grow very fast! ;o)
02 Mar 2008 Stephen QuahMELBOURNE, Australia
30 years ago when I was still a lad living in Stockton-on Tees Tyneside I used to eat heaps. I've never seen any since I came to Australia. In my opinion they are best varity of apples. Can anyone tell me whether Russets can be found in Victoria Australia ?
25 Feb 2008 SebastianFLORIDA, United States
Where can I buy russet apples
28 Jan 2008 MatthewWEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND, United Kingdom
I like several varieties of apple, but the odd russett in the winter months is always a refreshing change. However, can anyone explain why, after England had perfect apple growing weather in 2007 (sunny dry April followed by three months of mild wet weather) all varieties are selling at the high price of £1.48 per kilo, other than the marvelous Jonagold which is grown 6000 miles away at less than a third of the cost? It doesn't make sense.
10 Jan 2008 JulianLONDON, United Kingdom
Just found that the co-operative supermarket in London, Archway is selling them at the moment. Lovely! :D :D :D
17 Dec 2007 GriffNORTH BUCKS, United Kingdom
This apple is my favourite. It excels. It just does not get the credit it deserves. Why? It's beyond me.
11 Dec 2007 BrianOUTER HEBRIDES / NORTHERN , United Kingdom
There was a Russet at the end of the garden where I grew up, and I learned to love its unique flavour and texture. I recently acquired a garden and house in Vesternorrland in Sweden, there are a couple of apple trees there, but the apples are an unexciting sort. I had in mind to graft diffferent varieties onto them, in order to harvest the kinds of apples I like. Would the Russet be suitable for that climate ( it gets below freezing about December and stays that way most days and nights until April, but in summer it can reach 28 Celcius and days last 24 hrs!). The other kinds I like are Blenham and Cox's Orange Pippin. They are very rarely available to buy in shops, and having them would be wonderful. I would need to graft them because being now 70, I do not have the time to wait years for my apple trees to fruit! How would I go about getting the sniips to graft? I agree with your description of their taste BTW. Thanks, Brian
30 Nov 2007 SteveONTARIO, Canada
I'm also a fan of Russet apples. What's really amazing, is that Russets can handle several frosts and still be in great shape on the tree after thawing out. I also find they keep very well. Definitely an amazing apple! Believe it or not, I live on Egremont Road!
26 Nov 2007 J ThurlowLONDON, United Kingdom
My favourite apple too - perfect combination of sweet and tart, skin not too thick. Had the most gorgeous bag from orchard and farm shop up in West Norfolk ... but it's so hard to get hold of them in London. Such a shame!
22 Nov 2007 Sunita PatelBIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom
I love Russet Apples, I eat one every day! Most of the people I work with have never heard of them before, so I like to tell them stories about how my family used to make pies out of them in the winter. I think you should go out and buy some if you havn't yet tried them. I'm their biggest fan!!!
13 Nov 2007 Colin PearsonWEST LONDON, United Kingdom
These apples are the best you can get! The skin tastes the same as the apple which has a mild but smooth and exotic flavour. The consistency is just right, neither hard nor soft.
11 Nov 2007 Amy QPORT HOPE, ON., Canada
I love Russets and I just bought half a peck today - you have to get them while you can because they do not keep. But I love the sweet nutty flavour and smell of a Russets when you bite into them. I also love the texture on the skin.
08 Nov 2007 MaryMANCHESTER, United Kingdom
My favourite apple! I think it's best eaten after it's been kept a while. Apples used to be stored to be enjoyed throughough the winter months, and I can see why. It's getting harder to find, but luckily I have a great greengrocer.
25 Oct 2007 R MetcalfeNORTH ENGLAND, United Kingdom
We have a tree in our garden and its fruit is enjoyed every year by ourselves, friends & Labradors.
03 Aug 2007 TomUnited Kingdom
Ran across your article on Russets. It brought back memories from the late 1920's. We had a large Russet apple tree in the school yard (2 room) and in the fall we would bang the apples on the steps and bruise the devil out of them. Let them set for awhile and then suck the juice from them."
03 Aug 2007 TomUnited Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic with chicory (endives) in a salad - I was introduced to this combination by a French friend.

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Latest Spring blossom records for this variety

2011 season

  • 3rd May  2011  - tree owned by Hanne in KGS. LYNGBY, Denmark
  • May  2011  - tree owned by Rachel in Seattle, United States
  • 25th April  2011  - tree owned by Malcolm in loughborough, United Kingdom
  • 20th April  2011  - tree owned by David in SLEAFORD, United Kingdom
  • 17th April  2011  - tree owned by Richard in YORK, United Kingdom
  • 13th April  2011  - tree owned by James in MELBOURNE, United Kingdom
  • 12th April  2011  - tree owned by Sean in leeds, United Kingdom
  • 11th April  2011  - tree owned by David in KILHAM, United Kingdom
  • April  2011  - tree owned by Michael in NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom

2010 season

  • 16th October  2010  - tree owned by Stephen in MELBOURNE, Australia
  • 14th October  2010  - tree owned by Stephen in MELBOURNE, Australia
  • 7th May  2010  - tree owned by N. in Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • 2nd May  2010  - tree owned by Robert in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom
  • 30th April  2010  - tree owned by Stuart in Newbury, United Kingdom
  • 29th April  2010  - tree owned by Elizabeth in EVESHAM, United Kingdom
  • 28th April  2010  - tree owned by N. in CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom
  • 27th April  2010  - tree owned by Joanna in BRISTOL, United Kingdom

2009 season

  • 11th May  2009  - tree owned by John in SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom
  • 30th April  2009  - tree owned by N. in Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • 18th April  2009  - tree owned by Pozzouk in HAVANT, United Kingdom
  • 18th April  2009  - tree owned by N. in CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom
  • April  2009  - tree owned by Malcolm in loughborough, United Kingdom

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Latest harvest records for this variety

2011 season

  • 2nd week October  2011  - tree owned by Suzanne in HAILSHAM, United Kingdom
  • 1st week October  2011  - tree owned by Colin in , United Kingdom
  • 2nd week September  2011  - tree owned by David in KILHAM, United Kingdom

2010 season

  • 2nd week October  2010  - tree owned by Chris in LOOE, United Kingdom
  • 3rd week September  2010  - tree owned by Robert in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom

2009 season

  • 3rd week October  2009  - tree owned by Chris in LOOE, United Kingdom
  • 1st week October  2009  - tree owned by Pozzouk in HAVANT, United Kingdom
  • October  2009  - tree owned by N. in CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom
  • October  2009  - tree owned by Malcolm in loughborough, United Kingdom
  • 3rd week September  2009  - tree owned by Richard in YORK, United Kingdom
  • 3rd week September  2009  - tree owned by Keith in Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • 2nd week September  2009  - tree owned by John in SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom
  • 2nd week September  2009  - tree owned by Sean in leeds, United Kingdom

Mature heights for Egremont Russet trees

This table shows the likely mature height for a Egremont Russet tree taking into account the vigor of the variety, the rootstock, and soil conditions.

Rootstock Soil quality
Poor Below average Average Above average Very good
P22 2.1 ft
0.6 m		 2.6 ft
0.8 m		 3.2 ft
1.0 m		 3.7 ft
1.1 m		 4.2 ft
1.3 m
M27 2.4 ft
0.7 m		 3.0 ft
0.9 m		 3.6 ft
1.1 m		 4.2 ft
1.3 m		 4.8 ft
1.5 m
M9 3.6 ft
1.1 m		 4.5 ft
1.4 m		 5.4 ft
1.7 m		 6.3 ft
1.9 m		 7.2 ft
2.2 m
Bud.9 3.6 ft
1.1 m		 4.5 ft
1.4 m		 5.4 ft
1.7 m		 6.3 ft
1.9 m		 7.2 ft
2.2 m
Geneva 16 3.6 ft
1.1 m		 4.5 ft
1.4 m		 5.4 ft
1.7 m		 6.3 ft
1.9 m		 7.2 ft
2.2 m
Geneva 11 4.2 ft
1.3 m		 5.3 ft
1.6 m		 6.3 ft
1.9 m		 7.4 ft
2.3 m		 8.4 ft
2.6 m
M26 4.5 ft
1.4 m		 5.6 ft
1.7 m		 6.8 ft
2.1 m		 7.9 ft
2.4 m		 9.0 ft
2.8 m
Geneva 30 4.8 ft
1.5 m		 6.0 ft
1.8 m		 7.2 ft
2.2 m		 8.4 ft
2.6 m		 9.6 ft
2.9 m
MM102 4.8 ft
1.5 m		 6.0 ft
1.8 m		 7.2 ft
2.2 m		 8.4 ft
2.6 m		 9.6 ft
2.9 m
M7 5.4 ft
1.7 m		 6.8 ft
2.1 m		 8.1 ft
2.5 m		 9.5 ft
2.9 m		 10.8 ft
3.3 m
M116 5.4 ft
1.7 m		 6.8 ft
2.1 m		 8.1 ft
2.5 m		 9.5 ft
2.9 m		 10.8 ft
3.3 m
MM106 6.0 ft
1.8 m		 7.5 ft
2.3 m		 9.0 ft
2.8 m		 10.5 ft
3.2 m		 12.0 ft
3.7 m
MM111 7.2 ft
2.2 m		 9.0 ft
2.8 m		 10.8 ft
3.3 m		 12.6 ft
3.9 m		 14.4 ft
4.4 m
Bud.118 7.8 ft
2.4 m		 9.8 ft
3.0 m		 11.7 ft
3.6 m		 13.7 ft
4.2 m		 15.6 ft
4.8 m
M25 9.0 ft
2.8 m		 11.3 ft
3.5 m		 13.5 ft
4.1 m		 15.8 ft
4.8 m		 18.0 ft
5.5 m

From an idea by N. Buck - more details.

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