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Lord Derby

Sale price£24.00

A very hardy cooking apple.

Similar in shape to Catshead (one of its parent varieties), green turning to yellow once ripe. Large fruit with a rich, sharp flavour.

Grows well in wetter soil (a favourite in Scotland) and described in the Herefordshire Pomona 1876-85 as 'one of the finest culinary apples'. A reliable cropper, with fantastic blossom.

Raised by a Mr Witham of Stockport, recorded in 1862.

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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Lord Derby apple tree
Lord Derby Sale price£24.00