Harry Masters Jersey apple
A traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
Harry Masters Jersey apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Harry Masters Jersey
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.
Siblings of this variety (same parentage)
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United States
- Aaron Millis in HELENA, MT
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Andrew Plumer in Ashfield, MA
- George Cochran in Maple City, MI
- Glen in COUPEVILLE, WA
- Larry Landis in CORVALLIS, OREGON
- Michael Dryfoos in EDGEWOOD, WA
- Scott McElhaney in Camas, WASHINGTON
- Steve Kollodge in BROOK PARK, MN
- Whitney Peters in Sixes, OREGON
United Kingdom
- Ann in Nottingham, NOTTS
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Dr Dennis Bancroft in Near Rugby, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- Eric Hill in Bristol, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- Jon Yates in Aston, Stevenage, HERTFORDSHIRE
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark Shirley in Market Harborough, LEICESTERSHIRE
- Mrs Stephanie Bond in Stourton Caundle, DORSET
- Robert Waterhouse in Crediton, DEVON
- Terry Smith in Huntingford, DORSET
Netherlands
- Yde Yntema in Hemelum, FRIESLAND
Sweden
- Bjorn Wallentin in Visby, GOTLAND
Canada
- Dan in Vittoria, ONTARIO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2017 season
- 29th April 2017 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2016 season
- 30th May 2016 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2014 season
- 10th May 2014 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2013 season
- 24th May 2013 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 27th April 2011 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Possibly a seedling of Yarlington Mill
- Originates from: Somerset, United Kingdom
- Introduced: Early 20th century
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit shape: Conical
Using
- Picking season: Very late
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Juice style: Bittersweet (cider)
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Fruit drops when ripe
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Picking month: October
- Picking period: mid-October
- Specific gravity: 1056
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Weak growing
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Biennial tendency
- Fruit bearing: Tip-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Harry Masters Jersey apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Harry Masters Jersey apple trees - Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Harry Masters Jersey apple trees - Thomas Fruit Trees (EU) France
Harry Masters Jersey apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Harry Masters Jersey:
United States
Iowa
- The Wallace Centers of Iowa, Orient
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco
Oregon
- Territorial Road Orchard, Corvallis
Washington
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish *** Feature Orchard ***
United Kingdom
England - south-west
- Haywood Farm Cider, Bodmin