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Ashmead's Kernel

Sale price£24.00

A late season apple that can be used as an eater and for cider.

Sweet and sharp with firm white flesh and entirely russeted. Has high sugar content which develops with storage – will keep until February.

Raised by a Dr Ashmead of Gloucester around 1720, but did not become popular until the nineteenth century where it was appreciated due to its distinctive flavour. Fell out of favour in the first half of the twentieth century, but has since enjoyed a revival.

Used for cider, it’s a sharp apple with high flavour and sugar content, but also high acidity, so needs blending with low acid varieties.

Permission to use photograph by Philip James (Dinefwr Heritage Orchard) is gratefully acknowledged.

Pollination Group

  • 4

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What will my trees be like when they arrive?

Our trees are supplied as bare root trees in the dormant season (usually December - March).

  • 1 year old "maiden" trees will usually arrive as a single, flexible stem (or some varieties will also have some side-shoots). Our 1 year-old trees are at least 90cm tall and can be up to 150cm (3ft - 5ft).
  • Our older trees are 2 or 3 years old, usually have some branching and may have some fruit buds. They are between generally 110cm and 150cm (4ft - 5ft).

Trees that have grown over 150cm will be pruned to a bud at the top to fit into the packaging.

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Ashmead's Kernel apple tree
Ashmead's Kernel Sale price£24.00