5ft 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178757538171_55626510336379
Price: 49.99 GBP
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SKU:

FRU0240

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Enjoy distinctive, soft, dry flesh with a nutty flavour.
Perfect for cheeseboards and excellent in salads.
Features stunning, russeted golden skin with yellow specks.
An RHS Award recipient and a co-founder's favourite.
Grows to a manageable H3m x W3m on an M26 rootstock.
Self-fertile (Pollination Group 2), but yields improve with a partner.
Harvest your crop from September to October; stores well.
Shipped as an 18-36 month old tree.
Expertly pruned before shipping for strong, bushy growth.

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Variety: Apple
Features: Heritage, heavy cropper, stores well, suitable for cold regions
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: Pink
Harvest Time: September, October
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 3m
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand; prefers moist but well-drained soil
Pest & Disease: Very prone to woolly aphid; can be controlled manually by scrubbing colonies.
Tasting Notes: Dry, soft flesh with a nutty flavour and light aroma
Uses: Eating

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Pollination: Self-fertile, Pollination Group 2. Does not require a partner but cross-pollination with a tree from group 1, 2, or 3 will improve yield.
Pruning: Prune regularly each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields and prevent disease.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells once established.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root, lifted fresh from the field.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots
Rootstock: M26 rootstock
Eventual Height: 3m
Time to First Crop: 1 year, with substantial crops from year 3-4.

Highlights

Enjoy distinctive, soft, dry flesh with a nutty flavour.
Perfect for cheeseboards and excellent in salads.
Features stunning, russeted golden skin with yellow specks.
An RHS Award recipient and a co-founder's favourite.
Grows to a manageable H3m x W3m on an M26 rootstock.
Self-fertile (Pollination Group 2), but yields improve with a partner.
Harvest your crop from September to October; stores well.
Shipped as an 18-36 month old tree.
Expertly pruned before shipping for strong, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Variety: Apple
Features: Heritage, heavy cropper, stores well, suitable for cold regions
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: Pink
Harvest Time: September, October
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Fully hardy, does not require frost protection
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 3m
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand; prefers moist but well-drained soil
Pest & Disease: Very prone to woolly aphid; can be controlled manually by scrubbing colonies.
Tasting Notes: Dry, soft flesh with a nutty flavour and light aroma
Uses: Eating

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
Pollination: Self-fertile, Pollination Group 2. Does not require a partner but cross-pollination with a tree from group 1, 2, or 3 will improve yield.
Pruning: Prune regularly each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields and prevent disease.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells once established.
Feeding: This tree does not require feeding.

Product Specifications