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APPLE, EGREMONT RUSSET
Malus domestica Egremont Russet

APPLE, EGREMONT RUSSET (Malus domestica Egremont Russet)
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Very old variety, possibly raised on Lord Egremont's estate in Sussex. Recorded in 1872 but thought to be originally raised much earlier. Highly flavoured firm golden russet fruits of medium size. Crops well, moderately vigorous. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost.

Season of Use: Oct-Dec Desert Fruit

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POLLINATORS FOR APPLE, EGREMONT RUSSET

This plant is in pollination group 1, it is reasonably self-fertile but will fruit better with a pollinator. Choose a pollinator in group 1 or 2 (listed below).

DescriptionSeason of UseCooker/Desert DescriptionSeason of UseCooker/Desert
Ashmead's KernelDec-MarDesert Fruit BraeburnOct-JanDesert Fruit
Christmas PippinOct-JanDesert Fruit CobraSept-OctCulinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert Fruit
Court Pendu PlatOct-AprilDesert Fruit Ellison's OrangeSept-OctDesert Fruit
Golden DeliciousNov.-Feb.Desert Fruit Herefordshire RussetSept-JanDesert Fruit
Howgate WonderOct-JanCulinary (Suitable for Cooking) Laxton's SuperbNov-MarDesert Fruit
LimelightMid Sept-Mid DecDesert Fruit MichelinOct.For Cider Making
Sweet SocietySept-JanDesert Fruit Tom Putt (Cider)Sept-NovCulinary (Suitable for Cooking)For Cider Making
Wise AppleOct-AprilDesert Fruit   

Key: CookerCooking Apple, Dessert AppleDessert fruit, Suitable for Cider MakingCider Apple.

Crab apples such as Golden Hornet and John Downie also are good pollinators for all apples. In areas where there are many apple trees already growing it may not be necessary to plant an extra pollinator.

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