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apple 'Herefordshire Russet' (PBR)
apple 'Herefordshire Russet' (PBR)

apple 'Herefordshire Russet' (PBR)

eating / dessert apple

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Despite its name, this new variety was cultivated in Kent in 2002. Noted for its abundant crop of fruit (that...

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Plant description

Despite its name, this new variety was cultivated in Kent in 2002. Noted for its abundant crop of fruit (that ripens in October), these have a golden russet skin and a rich, aromatic flavour that is similar to a Cox. This top-ranked eating apple also stores well. An attractive as well as productive tree, it is small enough to be grown in a large pot on the patio.

  • Pollination information: This apple belongs to pollination group 3, so you will need to plant one other different variety of apple to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group 2 or 4 as well.

    • Flowering period

    • Jan
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    Plant features

    Position

    Full sun

    Rate of growth

    Fast-growing

    Soil

    Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

    Hardiness

    Fully hardy

    How to care for apple Herefordshire Russet (PBR):

    When planting your apple tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting - or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Once in the ground, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8”) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit buds.

    Please note:

    This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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