Apple Trees

One of the most famous and sought after of the many ‘Pearmains’, First recorded in 1893 but very difficult to obtain now. Always known as one of the most excitingly flavoured varieties, the partly russetted, circular, moderately sized fruits have a deep, rich flavour which makes storage of the fruits a severe test of willpower! For harvesting early October and eating November-January, this variety is appropriately, probably at its very best around Christmas time.

An early variety of apple trees for eating from September. The handsome red flushed fruits are borne very abundantly and are crisp, sweet and very juicy with an excellent flavour. Suitable for planting in all areas, hardy and reliable. This variety continues to be planted on a small scale commercially, despite the fact that the fruits do not travel well. This is because the flavour is so very good that the fruits always find a market. Pollinate with Lord Lambourne, Idared, Sunrise etc.

A regular and heavy cropper that is ready in October to early November. Medium round fruits, greenish yellow with a bright crimson flush and darker red strips. White crisp, juicy flesh with a sweet, very pleasant flavour. A small tree of moderate vigour that is suitable for planting everywhere, including the north. Pollinators include: Egremont Russet, Idared, Limelight, Greensleeves etc.

Very similar to Worcester, but ripens 2 weeks later. Not a tip bearer, so better than Worcester for cordons.

A Canadian bred early variety with some impressive qualities. Sunrise is ready for picking during the second half of August and the fruits are of medium size and three quarters flushed red over a yellow background. They have a noticeable fruity aroma and a good clean flavour with plenty of juice. Unusually, the texture remains crisp for more than 2 weeks after picking; normally the early varieties are best eaten soon after harvest to enjoy them at their best. The blossom is easily pollinated by a wide range of other varieties and is also itself a very good pollinator. The…

The Adams Pearmain Apple is yellow with dull, crimson red and a dry nutty flavour. Wide spreading tree. Some resistance to Scab. For eating November to March.

Found in a cottage garden near Truro in the 18th C. An attractive Apple decorated in dark red stripes and flushes over a gold base, but the fruits were too uneven to find lasting commercial success. For the gardener however they have always been prized for their amazingly intense flavour which mellows and develops the slightly floral character of the name. The season is from early November to Jan/Feb. Crops at its best in the South. Pollinate with Duchesse Favourite, Somerset Red Streak, Greensleeves, Falstaff, Sunset etc.

A fine old variety which arose in the west country and introduced in 1790. Still of value today for its very fine flavour. The handsome golden apples are flushed red and dotted with russetting. Produced on a vigorous upright spreading tree which is very wind resistant. The bright yellow flesh is intensely flavoured. Pick in late September, stores until Christmas. Good pollinators include: Discovery James Grieve, Redsleeves, Grenadier, Bountiful etc.