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Suitable for growing in a pot, you will be able to squeeze one of these apple trees into even the smallest gardens - and then you will be able to enjoy harvesting your very-own, home-grown fruits! Noted for its crisp, creamy yellow flesh that has a subtle, nutty flavour, apple 'Egremont Russet' has stood the test of time, and remained popular since it was discovered in Sussex in the 18th century. The apples will be ready to harvest in late September or October.

Pollination information: This apple belongs to pollination group 2, and is partially self fertile, but a pollinating partner will help to produce a reliable, bumper crop of apples. 'Egremont Russet' can be cross-pollinated with other apples in this group, or those from pollination groups 1 or 3.

How to care for apple Egremont Russet:

When planting your apple tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting - or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.

Once in the ground, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells.

The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8in) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit
Flowering period:
  • Jan
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Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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