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Brownlees Russet Apple tree

Owner: Kay

Location:  Leeds, W YORKS, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about
Soil:Wet clay, frost pocket 
Pruning:Trained over pergola
Tree form:Not sure
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows easily here
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated
Local pests:Disease and pest free

Owner's comments

Very pretty pink flowers, darker than most apple varieties. Rather a dry apple, but good flavour and storing well