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Foster's Seedling apple

A surprisingly good-looking Victorian cooking apple, which cooks to a very sharp puree

USDA identification images for Foster's Seedling

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

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Foster's Seedling tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Unknown
    • Originates from: England, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1893
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1957-235

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom

    Growing

    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Foster's Seedling apple trees for sale:

    • Keepers Nursery
      United Kingdom  More >>

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



    References

    • Apples of England (1948)
      Author: Taylor

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