Egremont Russet apple
Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet'
RHS AGM (current)
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size10 to 25 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White, pink
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0)
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Egremont Russet' apple (Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet') is a tree for the food garden and for use as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White and pink flowers open in spring and draw bees. You can grow it for fresh eating, and the fully russeted skin has a nutty, smoky flavor.
Pairs well with Flowering quince, Garlic chives, Pink Lemonade blueberry, and Black Parrot tulip.