Duchess's Favourite apple
Duchess's Favourite is a traditional English summer apple, originating from Surrey in the early 19th century. The fruits take on a pretty red flush
The flavour is sharp, acidic, but fairly mild. It is pleasant enough when eaten straight from the tree but there are many better varieties now available which ripen at the same time, such as Discovery.
The flesh can have some pink staining, which is also found in Beauty of Bath and Discovery, suggesting there may be some relation to them.
USDA identification images for Duchess's Favourite
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Tree register
United Kingdom
- Linda Twidle in Nuneaton, WARWICKSHIRE
- Nicholas Marshall in Chesterfield, DERBYSHIRE
Spring blossom records for this variety
2013 season
- 15th May 2013 - tree owned by Linda in Nuneaton, United Kingdom
2012 season
- 28th April 2012 - tree owned by Linda in Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Surrey, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1800
- Developed by: Mr Cree of Addlestone
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2000-031
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Where to buy fresh fruit
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References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor