Brownlees' Russet

A russet apple with a strong fruit drop flavour and very good blossom.

Origin: Hertfordshire UK, 1848

Pollination: Brownlees' Russet is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

British-grown All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Brownlees' Russet apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	M9Dwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	M26Semi-dwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	MM106Semi-vigorous	£25.00	Sold-out

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

History and description of Brownlees' Russet

Raised and introduced by William Brownlees, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK c1848. Medium sized, short-round-conical fruit. Grey-brown russet over green-yellow skin sometimes with a reddish brown flush. Firm, greenish white flesh. Intense sweet-sharp taste. Hardy and disease resistant. Attractive pink blossom.

Characteristics of Brownlees' Russet apple trees

Use	Dessert
Colour	Russet
Flavour	Sweet-sharp
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Mid Oct
Season of use	Dec-Mar
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright-spreading
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Good
Disease resistance	Scab - Resistant Mildew - Resistant Canker - Resistant
Suitable for	Northern Britain Wet Regions
Special features	Attractive Blossom
Pollination date	9
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners