Russet Apple
Egremont Russet is a heritage apple that brings the romance of English orchards into your own garden. This frost-hardy cultivar thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 9 and produces distinctive round fruits with golden-brown russeted skin that ripen in early October. The deep-green, disease-resistant foliage creates a stunning backdrop for the harvest, while the nutty-flavored apples pair beautifully with sharp cheddar cheese, making this variety as much a pleasure to grow as to eat.
12-15 feet apart
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
132in H x ?in W
Perennial
Moderate
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The foliage alone stops you in your tracks: deep green and disease-resistant, dotted come October with thousands of round, golden-brown orbs. Egremont Russet was bred for English gardens and it shows in every detail, from its russeted skin to its distinctive nutty character. This is an apple that tastes like tradition and looks like a landscape painting.
This apple is primarily eaten fresh, where its nutty flavor truly shines, particularly when enjoyed alongside sharp cheddar cheese in the traditional English pairing. The firm flesh and good keeping qualities also make it suitable for storage and gradual consumption through the winter months.
Harvest in early October when the apples have developed their characteristic golden-brown russeted skin and feel firm to the touch. The fruit should separate easily from the branch with a gentle twist; if it resists, wait a few more days for full maturity. Pick regularly throughout the harvest window to encourage continued ripening of remaining fruit.
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