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Egremont Russet

Egremont Russet apples
Egremont Russet has received the RHS Award of Garden MeritEgremont Russet is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Keeping: 1-2 months
  • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 2

Egremont Russet is the best-known of the English russets. The sweet flavour may be enhanced when growing as a trained tree because the apples should receive more sunlight than they might on a conventional tree.

Trained Egremont Russet apple trees for sale

Next deliveries

For delivery from December 2025

  • 1Tree form iconLarge Espalier (starter) tree £42.50
    Supplied with 1 tier and a leader, for training on as an espalier or palmette. Approx. mature size: 3m wide and 2.5m high. Potential for 3-5 tiers. bare-root.
  • 2Tree form iconLarge Fan (starter) tree £42.50
    Supplied with 2 primary arms for training on as a fan. Approx mature size: 3m-4m wide and up to 2.5m high. bare-root.

Growing and Training

Egremont Russet is reliable and generally disease-free, which are useful qualities when growing a trained tree.


Egremont Russet characteristics

  • Is Egremont Russet self-fertile?Partially self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Egremont Russet?2
  • Is Egremont Russet good for pollinating others?Average
  • Which awards has Egremont Russet received?RHS AGM (current) - 1993
  • Picking period (southern UK)late September
  • CroppingGood
  • How long can you keep Egremont Russet in a fridge?1-2 months
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • What is the overall disease resistance of Egremont Russet?Average
  • Is Egremont Russet resistant to scab?Very resistant
  • Where does Egremont Russet originate from?United Kingdom
  • When was Egremont Russet first introduced?1850 - 1899
  • Fruit colourRusset

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 04-Mar-2025.