Tom Putt apple
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An old English cider apple which can also be used as a cooking apple.
Tom Putt apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Tom Putt
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.
Visitor reviews
- 07 Feb 2021 Tom LangleyBUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United KingdomMy parents have a Tom Putt in their garden in Amersham. It is the last remaining tree from an orchard that existed on the site before the house was built in the 1930s. It is lovely cooker, makes great jams and sauces and i have recently made a single variety cider with it. It has a sharp taste eaten fresh but is edible as a dessert once allowed to mellow, however it does not keep for very long.
- 07 Dec 2014 Mariska Van LoenenABERDEENSHIRE, United KingdomI grow a Tom Putt in Aberdeen. The tree is 10+ years, is a large spreading and crops very well every year. We eat the apples fresh as well as for juicing. Both delicious. Very healthy but also very spreading. Needs space.
- 03 Nov 2013 Mary EdgertonSUFFOLK, United KingdomI grew up with 2 of these trees in my Grandmothers garden in Suffolk. We were told that they were early cookers late eaters and always enjoyed them. They are a lovely eating apple and when they cook the skins go a beautiful pink. The trees are very old now, with broken branches and parts resting on the ground. But they still crop very well. A delicious and versatile apple.
Tree register
United States
- Jady Morelli in Allendale, MI
- Julie Sawtelle in Monmouth, ME
- Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
United Kingdom
- Anthony Payne in Bath,
- Bob Henley in Winchester, HAMPSHIRE
- Bruce Nottrodt in Taunton, SOMERSET
- Chris Brown in Kidderminster, SHROPSHIRE
- David Cook in Broadstone, DORSET
- David Hill in Braintree, ESSEX
- David Raynes in Litton, SOMERSET
- Dr Dennis Bancroft in Near Rugby, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- Eric Hill in Bristol, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- Graham Hinchliffe in Eastbourne, EAST SUSSEX
- Jean Lippett in Martock, SOMERSET
- Jo Gibson in Dawlish, DEVON
- Joe in PETER TAVY, DEVON
- John Ledson in Kidderminster, WORCS
- Jon Yates in Aston, Stevenage, HERTFORDSHIRE
- Mariska Van Loenen in ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Matt Brown in Chester, CHESHIRE
- Meadowcopse in Chester, CHESHIRE
- Mrs Stephanie Bond in Stourton Caundle, DORSET
- Nick Burrows in Helmsley, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Owen Roberts in Reepham, NORFOLK
- Philip James in Llandeilo, CARMARTHENSHIRE
- Richard Philipson in Bishops Lydeard, SOMERSET
- Rupert in Sherborne, DORSET
- Stephen Horsfall in Hemel Hempstead, HERTS,
- Steve Sim in Grange Over Sands, CUMBRIA
- Steve Sim in Grange Over Sands, CUMBRIA
- Terry Smith in Huntingford, DORSET
- Tony Serjeant in Taunton, SOMERSET
- Tv15 in Basingstoke,
New Zealand
- Graham Leach in Gore,
- Graham Leach in Gore,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2017 season
- 26th April 2017 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2016 season
- 13th May 2016 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2014 season
- 6th May 2014 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
- 1st May 2014 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2013 season
- 20th May 2013 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
- 16th May 2013 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
- 16th May 2013 - tree owned by Jean in Martock, United Kingdom
2012 season
- 9th May 2012 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
- 24th April 2012 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 25th April 2011 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
- 19th April 2011 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
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Harvest records for this variety
2018 season
- 4th week August 2018 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2017 season
- 1st week September 2017 - tree owned by Philip in Llandeilo, United Kingdom
2013 season
- 3rd week September 2013 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
- September 2013 - tree owned by David in Litton, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 2nd week September 2011 - tree owned by Bruce in Taunton, United Kingdom
2010 season
- 2nd week October 2010 - tree owned by Chris in Kidderminster, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Somerset or Devon, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 18th century
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1921-084
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1750 - 1799
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Early
- Flavour quality: Good
- Juice style: Sharp (cider)
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Culinary
- Food uses: Juice
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Food uses: Traditional cooker
- Picking period: early September
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Poor
- Ploidy: Triploid
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Organic culture: Suitable
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Tom Putt apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Tom Putt apple trees - Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Tom Putt:
United Kingdom
England - midlands
- The Vyne, Basingstoke
England - north
- Coulton Mill, York
- Six Nine Orchard, Prudhoe
England - south-west
- Haywood Farm Cider, Bodmin
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor