Fruit tree comparisons
 Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Not as well known as other russets, St. Edmund's Russet is nevertheless one of the best. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice Hard cider |
Problems
| Apple trees Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
Identification
| Apple trees Saint Edmund's Russet | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Russet |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |