Wellington apple
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A medium-sized late-season cooking apple from Nottinghamshire.
USDA identification images for Wellington
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
- 12 Sep 2017 John Sutherland-SmithSHERBORNE, United KingdomA very fine cooker. The best for apple pies. Thought to be the best for mincemeat in 19th Century.
- 10 Dec 2014 GrytzellSWEDEN, United StatesMost delicious with extreme acidity. Softens completely when cooked.
Tree register
United States
- Joel Howie in Canton, NEW YORK
United Kingdom
- Clare Burrows in Bodorgan, ANGLESEY
- Peter Barnard in Doncaster, LINCOLNSHIRE
Harvest records for this variety
2009 season
- 2nd week October 2009 - tree owned by Clare in Bodorgan, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1860
Identification
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Growing
- Flowering group: 3
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Climate
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Wellington apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Wellington apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Wellington:
United States
Idaho
- BYU-Idaho Apple Orchard Museum, Rexburg
Massachusetts
- Bolton Spring Farm, Bolton
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
- KlineKrest USDA Certified Organic Produce Farm, Lyons
New York
- Northern Orchard Co Inc., Peru
- Soons Orchards Inc., New Hampton