This Herefordshire Russet apple tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting
Herefordshire Russet is a new variety to the range of russets with an exciting flavour that is proving to be an ideal garden variety.
Herefordshire Russet miniature Apple tree – Season:
Pick early October and enjoy until the new year.
Herefordshire Russet Apple - appearance:
Partly russetted in gold and cinnamon, but often not as heavily covered as some in this group. Cinnamon red blush may appear. Dense cream flesh.
Herefordshire Russet apple trees – flavour:
Superb. Akin to a Cox with an intense, complex and aromatic flavour that is hugely enjoyable.
Uses:
For use as a dessert apple.
Cropping & Growth
Medium vigour, regular cropping.
Herefordshire Russet - Pollination: Partly self fertile so can be grown on it’s own. For full cropping potential this variety is in ‘B’ Pollination group, so use varieties with the same or adjacent pollinating prefixes.
