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Fall Russet



An attractive golden russet with a strong flavour, good for drying.

Origin: USA, 1875

Pollination:  Pollination partners

Fall Russet apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Fall Russet

Original tree arose 1875, rediscovered 1950s in an old orchard in Franklin, Michigan by Nurseryman R. A. Nitschke.

Characteristics of Fall Russet apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourAromatic
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeSeptember
Season of useSept-Oct
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date5
Pollination groupB
Self-fertility
PollinatorsPollination partners