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Norfolk Royal Russet apple trees

Norfolk Royal Russet apples
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Norfolk Royal Russet is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

This must surely qualify as one of the best-looking apples - and it tastes great too. It has the classic English russet flavours, sweet and pear-like, with soft-chewy slightly dry flesh - very moreish.

As with most russets, it somehow seems more appropriate to eat this apple by cutting it into slices first, rather than just biting into it.

Norfolk Royal Russet apple trees for sale

Bare-root

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Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

History

A russeted sport of Norfolk Royal, found in 1983.


Norfolk Royal Russet characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climates

Using

  • Picking seasonMid
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
  • Food usesEating fresh

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1950 - 1999
  • Blossom colourPink - light
  • Fruit colourRusset

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.