'Brownlees Russet' | Apple tree | Bare root
An old, now rare, russet variety that was popular in Victorian times. Late keeping, sweet-sharp tasting with hints of pear drops. Deep pink blossom makes it an attractive garden plant.
Type: Dessert
Season: October-March
Pollination: Self-fertile, pollination group C
An old, now rare, russet variety that was popular in Victorian times. Late keeping, sweet-sharp tasting with hints of pear drops. Deep pink blossom makes it an attractive garden plant.
Type: Dessert
Season: October-March
Pollination: Self-fertile, pollination group C
An old, now rare, russet variety that was popular in Victorian times. Late keeping, sweet-sharp tasting with hints of pear drops. Deep pink blossom makes it an attractive garden plant.
Type: Dessert
Season: October-March
Pollination: Self-fertile, pollination group C
Please note that photos are an approximate guide only and may not represent the variety.
Our trees are grafted and grown in our small fruit tree nursery in Leeds. We never use synthetic fertilisers or pesticides.
Choosing a rootstock
The rootstock controls how vigorously your tree will grow. For help choosing the rootstock, see our article, Rootstocks Explained.
Choosing your fruit varieties
See our Variety Guide for a full list of our commonly stocked varieties, their descriptions and their pollination groups. Some varieties need pollination partners in order to fruit; for an explanation, see our article: Pollination groups explained.
Caring for your tree(s)
Our Advice pages contain information on how to plant and prune your tree(s). And if you live in Leeds or Bradford or nearby, please come along to a pruning workshop!
Delivery information
See our Delivery Information page for the up-to-date information and charges. Collection from Leeds is available at no charge.