Orkney apple

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An attractive old apple, probably from Scotland

Last updated 10 Jun 2010.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Parentage: Unknown
Origin: Scotland, United Kingdom
Introduced: ???
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 117300

Growing

Fertility: Self-sterile
Triploid: No

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09 Oct 2009		SusieSTAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
	They have got Orkney apple trees for sale on Keepers Nursery website. Unfortunately I just ordered other trees from somewhere else so won't get one of these at the moment.
11 Jan 2009		Jock NicolABERDEENSHIRE, United Kingdom
	I would be very keen to get a cutting of the Orkney Apple
12 Sep 2007		Nicola JohnsEAST SUSSEX, United Kingdom
	I have a very old apple tree that I inherited when I moved into my home (c17th Centrury) I have been trying to identify the type of apple tree it is. The picture you have of the Orkney Apple is the closest (almost identical) to the apples I have just harvested (early Sept). We get a bountiful crop every year, they are very sweet, some are even pink tinged once peeled. They required extented cooking to puree but are the loveliest apples I have ever crunched. Do you think by my comments that this could be an Orkney Apple tree.

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Tim Saunders in Nottingham, Notts

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