Egremont Russet apple
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 !
The definitive English russet apple, with the charateristic sweet/dry "nutty" flavour.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica
- Parentage: Unknown
- Originates from: 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
- Vitamin C content: Low
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
- Blossom frost-resistance: Susceptible
- Suitable for NW. Scotland?: Yes
- Suitable for N. England?: Yes
Other qualities
- RHS Award of Garden Merit 1993
Disease resistance
- Scab - Very resistant
- Fireblight - Some susceptibility
- Bitter pit - Some susceptibility
Egremont Russet identification photos from official fruit collections
Egremont Russet identification photos from website visitors
Fruit tree register
Do you have a tree of this variety in your garden or orchard? If so please register the details here and contribute to our international register of fruit trees.
The following Egremont Russet trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.
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United States
- Albany Apple Guy in CASTLETON, NY
- Florian Deisenhofer in Brush Prairie, Clark County WA
- Glenn Grossman in VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
- Karl Schmidt in ESTELLINE, SD
- Matt in Fort Atkinson, WISCONSIN
- Rachel Persing in Shoreline, Washington
- Ryan in POWAY, California
- Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
United Kingdom
- Alan Elsbury in CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE
- Alex in SCOURIE, Sutherland
- Alice Jones in
- Alison Cooke in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Andrew Colchester in Bures, Suffolk, UK
- Andrew Shields in ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND
- Anne Thomas in Liverpool, Merseyside
- Bill Barker And Sharon Cherry in LEICESTERSHIRE
- Bob Horne in York, North Yorkshire
- Caroline Ward in MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE
- Celia Cropper in MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE
- Chris Brewer in OXFORD, OXON
- Chris Wiseman in LOOE, CORNWALL
- Clifford Cain in Doncaster, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
- Colin Bowen in
- Craig Bridge in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- David Hamilton in KILHAM, EAST YORKSHIRE
- David Harmston in SLEAFORD, Lincs
- David Lonsdale in SHIPDHAM, NORFOLK
- David Scholes in SADDLEWORTH,
- Dougas Wilson in Perth,
- Elizabeth Hodge in EVESHAM, Worcestershire
- Graham Hinchliffe in EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX
- Helena Twigg in Romsey, Hampshire
- Ian in SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
- James in MELBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE
- Janet in ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL
- Janet Brown in CARNOUSTIE, Angus
- Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
- Joan Leggett in PITLOCHRY, PERTHSHIRE
- Joanna Baron in BRISTOL, Somerset
- John Dench in ETCHINGHAM, EAST SUSSEX
- John Dench in ETCHINGHAM, EAST SUSSEX
- John Ellis in SALISBURY, Wiltshire
- John Morris in SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire
- John Mullen in KILMARNOCK, ayrshire
- Julia Lindsey in DURHAM, DURHAM
- Keith Fell in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Kerie Wallace (Mr) in Southampton, Hampshire
- Kevin Barry in KILWINNING, AYRSHIRE
- Kevinincornwall in LISKEARD, UNITED KINGDOM
- Leah in SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE
- Malcolm Whitmore in loughborough, leics
- Margaret Brooker in Ellerker, East Yorkshire
- Mark Beverley in BERWICK BASSETT, WILTSHIRE
- Matt Brown in CHESTER, CHESHIRE
- Matthew Pennington in BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET
- Michael Stimson in NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
- N. Buck in CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire
- N. Buck in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Nickkk in OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE
- nigel@purchon.com in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- Nish Pfister in CHULMLEIGH, DEVON
- Paul Mckean in SOUTHPORT, Merseyside
- Pete High in Cumbria
- Pete Lucas in BURBAGE, Wiltshire
- Peter Selby in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Pozzouk in HAVANT, Hampshire
- Rachel in DOWNHAM MARKET, NORFOLK
- Richard Borrie in YORK, Yorkshire
- Rob Alcock in BRENTFORD, MIDDX
- Robert Kerr in SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne and Wear
- Sally in DERBYSHIRE
- Sean O'Flynn in leeds,
- Simon in CANTERBURY, KENT
- Simon Wilkins in BRADFORD, West Yorkshire
- Steffan Ap Breian in CASNEWYDD, TORFAEN
- Stephanie in Roade, Northants
- Stuart Logan in Newbury, Berkshire
- Sue Fawcett in POCKLINGTON, YORK, YORKSHIRE
- Suzanne Goss in HAILSHAM, EAST SUSSEX
- Terry Smith in HUNTINGFORD, DORSET
- Tim Hucker in LONDON,
- Victoria Birkett in ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
- Vincent Bentley in MONTGOMERY, POWYS
- Wendy in HALE, CHESHIRE
Denmark
- Hanne Olsen in KGS. LYNGBY,
- Johnny Olsen in VEJLE,
Germany
- Nick Baile in BRUEHL,
Ireland
- Patsy Connolly in GALWAY, ireland
- Simon Clarke in DULEEK, COUNTY MEATH
- Ute Bohnsack in KILFENORA, CLARE
Netherlands
- Liz Waters in Amsterdam,
Australia
- Patrick Deasey in BRUNSWICK, VIC
- Stephen Boardman in MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
- Stephen Quah in MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
- Stephen Quah in MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
New Zealand
- Stewart and Joanna in SOUTHBRIDGE, CANTERBURY
- Trevor Courtney in Eryewell, Canterbury
Switzerland
- Helmut Mueller in NEUKIRCH, Thurgau
Latest Spring blossom records for this variety
2013 season
- 14th May 2013 - tree owned by Richard in YORK, United Kingdom
- 14th May 2013 - tree owned by Paul in SOUTHPORT, United Kingdom
- 14th May 2013 - tree owned by Kevin in KILWINNING, United Kingdom
- 13th May 2013 - tree owned by Jean in Martock, United Kingdom
- 13th May 2013 - tree owned by Bill in , United Kingdom
- 5th May 2013 - tree owned by Chris in OXFORD, United Kingdom
- 26th April 2013 - tree owned by Rachel in Shoreline, United States
- 26th April 2013 - tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
2012 season
- 15th May 2012 - tree owned by Nickkk in OLDHAM, United Kingdom
- 6th May 2012 - tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
- May 2012 - tree owned by Caroline in MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
- 23rd April 2012 - tree owned by Rachel in Shoreline, United States
- 22nd April 2012 - tree owned by Keith in Lincoln, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 7th May 2011 - tree owned by Robert in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom
- 3rd May 2011 - tree owned by Hanne in KGS. LYNGBY, Denmark
- May 2011 - tree owned by Rachel in Shoreline, 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
2013 season
2012 season
- 1st week October 2012 - tree owned by Simon in CANTERBURY, United Kingdom
- October 2012 - tree owned by Julia in DURHAM, United Kingdom
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
- October 2011 - tree owned by Rachel in Shoreline, United States
- 4th week September 2011 - tree owned by Robert in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom
- 4th week September 2011 - tree owned by Simon in CANTERBURY, 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 Keith in Lincoln, United Kingdom
- 3rd week September 2009 - tree owned by Richard in YORK, 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
Where to buy apple trees
The following fruit tree nurseries offer Egremont Russet apple trees for sale:
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Cummins Nursery
United States More >>
Where to buy apples
United Statesmap >
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Mainemap >
- Lamb Abbey Orchards, Union
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Michiganmap >
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
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New Yorkmap >
- Albany Apple Guy: Purveyor of Rare & Exotic Apples, Castleton
- Black Diamond Farm, Trumansburg
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Washingtonmap >
- Hockinson Hill Orchard, Brush Prairie
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Wisconsinmap >
- Cattleana Ranch, Poygan Township/Omro
United Kingdommap >
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England - midlandsmap >
- Meynell Langley Trials Gardens, Derby
- Kimpton Manor Apple Press, Andover
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England - northmap >
- Lockwood Hey Orchard, Saddleworth
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England - south-eastmap >
- Merton Green Walk, Wimbledon
- Maynard House Orchards, Bradfield St Clare
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England - south-westmap >
- Trevalon Organic Cooperative, Liskeard
- Charlton Orchards, Taunton
- West Bradley Orchards, Glastonbury
- A'Beckett's, Devizes
Canadamap >
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British Columbiamap >
- Salt Spring Apple Company, Salt Spring Island
- Starry Night Meadows Farm, Mayne Island
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