Norfolk Royal Russet apple
Malus domestica 'Norfolk Royal Russet'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink - light
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Norfolk Royal Russet' apple (Malus domestica 'Norfolk Royal Russet') is a tree for the food garden, grown for fresh eating. 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. It is a sport of 'Norfolk Royal' with golden russet skin tinged with red. The flesh tastes sweet and pear-like. Pink spring blooms attract bees, and you need a second apple tree nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Anglojap yew, Grape hyacinth, and Kentucky bluegrass.