Merton Russet

An intensely sharp flavoured fine russet apple.

Origin: London UK, 1921

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

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History and description of Merton Russet

One of the finest tasting late season apples with a well rounded and deep sharp flavour profile

Characteristics of Merton Russet apple trees

Use	Dessert
Colour	Russet
Flavour	Acid drop
Fruit size	Small
Picking time	Mid Oct
Season of use	Dec-Mar
Tree vigour	Vigorous
Tree habit	Upright-spreading
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Heavy
Disease resistance	Mildew - Very susceptible Canker - Resistant Scab - Resistant
Suitable for	Wet Regions
Special features	Attractive Blossom
Pollination date	9
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Pollinators	Pollination partners
Parentage	Cox's Orange Pippin Sturmer Pippin