Bess Pool apple
Discovered growing in a wood by Bess Pool, and subsequently introduced by local nurseryman Pearson of Chilwell in 1824.
USDA identification images for Bess Pool
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
- Angela Gatland in Harrietsham, KENT
- David Lewis in Selby, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Dr Dennis Bancroft in Near Rugby, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- J Osman in Whitchurch, SHROPSHIRE
Italy
- Jan Huston in Castel D'Aiano, BOLOGNA
Australia
- Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS
- Zandra Grattan-Lynch in Wehla, VICTORIA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2014 season
- May 2014 - tree owned by J in Whitchurch, United Kingdom
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Harvest records for this variety
2018 season
- 4th week March 2018 - tree owned by Zandra in Wehla, Australia
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1824
- Developed by: Bess Pool
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1957-209
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavour quality: Good
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 5
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Bess Pool:
Australia
Victoria
- Heritage Fruits Society, Fairfield
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor