Egremont Russet

Prized as the most delicious of the English russets. Small, round, golden brown russet fruit often with black spots or markings. Greenish yellow, richly flavored flesh resembles Gravenstein. Very high quality. Like all russets, it is a good keeper. Upright growing tree is a heavy spur bearer and regular cropper. Fruit size decreases as the tree ages and the quality will vary from year to year. Resists scab. Ripens in October. Hardy to -40 degrees F. Originated in England, but history unknown. Introduced in 1880. SSE Accession # 100210 NCGR-Geneva