Fruit tree comparisons
| Orchard packs Northern Orchard Pack |  Egremont Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| A collection of apple, pear, and plum trees, all compatible or self-fertile, and suitable for growing in the north of England or Scotland. | Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Orchard packs Northern Orchard Pack | Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Free-spurring | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Orchard packs Northern Orchard Pack | Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Orchard packs Northern Orchard Pack | Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant | |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Orchard packs Northern Orchard Pack | Apple trees Egremont Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Russet | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |