Apple Sam Young An Irish heritage variety, also known as Irish Russet, Apple Sam Young was first recorded in the early 19th century and was widely grown and appreciated throughout the country. A late dessert apple, it is small, round and flattened, green to greenish-yellow, occasionally showing a faint orange blush or red stippling; it is almost covered with greyish russeting, and often develops cracks. If this sounds unattractive, just taste one! The greenish-white flesh is firm and juicy, with a rich, winy flavour and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity – particularly good with cheese. Pick after leaf-fall, as the flavour improves the later it’s harvested. Very good keeper. Moderately vigorous, spreading tree, spur-bearer. Resistant to scab and canker, and a good choice for wetter areas. Site: Some shelterSoil: Any reasonably well drainedPosition: Crops best in full sunPick: Late November or DecemberKeep: November to FebruaryHardiness: HardyPollination: Pollination Group 2 (pollinates with Groups 1, 2 and 3)Uses: Eating apple Learn more about fruit tree rootstocks During the bareroot season, our apples are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.