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Leathercoat Russet

An ancient apple with a thick dark russet skin which gives it its name.

Origin: England UK, 1600

Pollination: Leathercoat Russet is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Leathercoat Russet apple trees for sale

Sorry we have sold out of this variety for this season.

Characteristics of Leathercoat Russet apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useDec-Mar
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Disease resistanceScab - Resistant
Pollination date8
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile triploid
PollinatorsPollination partners
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