Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Egremont Russet | |
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| Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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| Attractive features | Attractive fruit |
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 1-2 months |
| Picking period | late September |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Climate
| Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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| USDA cold hardy | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Flower colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Russet |