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'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Dwarfing Rootstock Fruit Trees

'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Fruit Trees

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'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree

Name: 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree
Brand: Roots Plants
Price: 40.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.1 (18 reviews)

Apple enthusiasts love this tree

Grown by Mike

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Choose your size

2 Year Old Bare Root Tree

£30

120-150cm inc. roots on arrival

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Pre-order for delivery by Late November

2 Year Old Tree in a 7.5L Pot

£40

£55

120-150cm inc. pot on arrival

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

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Pre-order

£30

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'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree

Unique, soft, dry flesh with a nutty taste
The apple for your cheeseboard, also brilliant in salads
Truly beautiful, russeted golden skin with flecks of yellow
RHS Award-Winning (and Roots Co-founder Ian's favourite apple!)
M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
Self-fertile - Pollination Group 2 Does not require pollination by another apple tree, but that may improve yields. They need to flower at the same time. Apples in the same pollination group, or one on either side, can pollinate each other. In built-up areas it is unlikely that there won't be a suitable pollination partner within a mileMORE
Mid-season harvest (from late September/early October). Keeps well
Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

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What to expect

Supplied as

Bare Root

Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. roots

Eventual height

3m

Eventual spread

3m

This variety is available on dwarfing rootstocks, the eventual spread of this tree will be between 3 and 4 metersMORE

Tasting notes

Dry, soft flesh with a nutty flavour & light aroma

Time to first crop

1 year

You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3/4th year. Some advise thinning the fruit in the first few years so that the tree can concentrate its energy on establishing strong roots and growing.

Flower colour

Pink

Habit

Bushy

Hardiness

Fully Hardy

Doesn't require any protection from frost

Self fertile

Does not require a pollination partner to produce fruit.

Pollination group

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

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Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

Uses

Eating

Rootstock

Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. M26 apple trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders.

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. M26 apple trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders.

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

You can cultivate the 'Egremont Russet' apple tree in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, ensuring it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock.

How big does it get?

The Egremont Russet Apple Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.

How much sunlight does this need?

For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Egremont Russet Apple in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The 'Egremont Russet' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

How much watering does this plant need?

The 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree needs around 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain its classic, nutty russet apples.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant winter months when temperatures are above 0 degrees Celsius, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy.

How hardy is this plant?

The 'Egremont Russet' apple tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

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Best plants you will ever get online

I have ordered plants from them twice this year. They arrived well packaged, on time and looked strong and healthy. I feel the staff from Roots plants deal with their plants and customers with passion and care. I can’t wait to order again, price is good as well.

2 May

Highly recommended all round

Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!

3 April

Satisfied customer

Unlike other online sellers, this company are well ahead in the quality stakes. My plant arrived promptly as per their promise and the plant was much more established and healthy than I had expected. It’s the second time I have ordered from them and I have faith in their promise. Excellent service.

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'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree

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