Description
Gibbon’s Russet is an Irish heritage apple tree producing medium-sized eating apples. The apples have distinctive russet patches on their skin. The fruit is described as tasty, juicy and crunchy. Gibbon’s Russet is classified as an eating apple.
The variety has a documented history in several parts of Ireland. It has been popular in Kilkenny since the early 1800s. It was later grown in Cork, Dublin and Meath. This history makes Gibbon’s Russet part of the range of Irish heritage apple varieties.
The tree is described as healthy and a reliable cropper. It also develops a good shape and is easy to prune.
Use: Eater
Flowering: Mid Season
Picking: Mid (September)
Ripe: September
Suitable for Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).
