Maltster apple

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A 19th century dual-purpose variety, with a very modern red-streaked appearance

Last updated 10 Jun 2010.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Unknown
Origin: England, United Kingdom
Introduced: 1830
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 116800

Growing

Flowering period: Early-Mid season
Flowering group: 2
Fertility: Self-sterile
Triploid: No

Maltster identification photos from official fruit collections

UK National Fruit Collection

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31 Oct 2009		AndreaROSS-ON-WYE, United Kingdom
	I have an appletree in my garden with 3 varieties, 2 eaters and what I believe to be Malster. It stores fantastically especially when picked early, makes good pies and cooks down to puree. Lovely!

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