Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Egremont Russet Apple Budwood

Budwood Ships Out August 11th

Pickups 9am-6pm August 11th

Budwood is not a tree, yet!

Budwood is the same portion of the tree as scionwood, just collected in August, and used for bud grafting. We use the fresh shoots from the current year. Similar to scionwood, these buds determine what variety the grafted tree will be.

We collect budwood from trees in our test orchards and are happy to be able to offer rare/heritage varieties!

For more information on budwood and grafting, click HERE!

History: Egremont Russet first emerged in Britain in the early 1870s and has remained popular ever since. Even today, it is the third most common apple grown commercially in England. 

Why We Grow It: Although the russet, a thick rough skin, coating this apple can be an acquired taste, there is a reason this apple has remained so popular. The fruit itself is an attractive gold dotted with yellow and it has an excellent sweet, nutty flavour. They are delicious fresh, when used for cooking, and in ciders. The trees are known for producing good, regular crops. 

    $12.00

    Propagation Material:

    100 in stock

    Fruit Traits:

    Recommended Use: Fresh eating, cooking, cider

    Fruit Size: Medium-small

    Storage: Keeps until December when stored in cool, humid conditions

    Harvest: October - Mid

    Plant Traits:

    Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4

    Flowering Time: Early

    Pollination Requirements: Partially self-pollinating, this variety will produce some fruit without an apple tree of a different variety but will produce more and better fruit if one is present

    Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

    General Growth Habit: Lower vigor with an upright and compact growing pattern, precocious, suited to pot culture, has reliable and good crops. Susceptible to bitter pit and cedar rust but resistant to canker and very resistant to scab. Spur bearing.

    Shipping: All budwood orders will be shipped on August 11th.

    Pickup: Budwood will be available for pick up on August 11th. We recommend picking it up as soon as you are able and storing it at home.

    Click HERE for tips on storing budwood!

    CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.

    Each budwood will have at least 5 viable buds. Since we specialize in so many varieties/species, there will be natural differences in growth habit and vigour so some varieties may be shorter or thinner. We will provide the best quality we can, within natural restraints.

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