Tree Details | |
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Grid Ref | N3 |
Tree Type | Apple |
Variety | St Edmund's Russet |
Rootstock | MM106 |
Date Planted | 23 January 2011 |
Tree Description | Raised by Mr Harvey of the town of Bury St. Edmunds, in the county of Suffolk, England, in 1875.Saint Edmund's Russet (sometimes known as St. Edmund's Pippin) is one of the best English russet apple varieties. It looks superb with its dull matt russet colouring, and tastes great.The flavour is arguably richer than its better-known compatriot Egremont Russet, and noticeably juicier. |
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What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree?
(Logan Pearsall Smith)