Discovered growing on an island off the coast of North Wales, and considered very disease-resistant.
Bardsey apple identification images
All images copyright Orange Pippin unless otherwise stated.
USDA identification images for Bardsey
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
- 02 Sep 2019 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, United KingdomBought as a minarette. Excellent crop this year after 3-4 previous poor years. Skin 'pitted' on a small minority of the apples. Fruit is excellent tasting. Apparently can be used as a cooking apple but it does not 'fluff up' Not sure about length of time for storage.
- 13 Feb 2019 HAMPSHIRE, United KingdomPlanted in Lymington x4 trees grown as espaliers and producing an abundance of fruit
- 18 Oct 2016 POWYS, United KingdomOctober 2016. Excellent season for our tree, planted in 2009. Very good crop, sweet and juicy eaten within a few days of picking. Best year for flavour. We live on the Welsh border near the Vyrnwy valley.
- 19 Jul 2016 NEBRASKA, United StatesMy tree was planted several years ago, and was "pruned" by a nasty rabbit, but has recovered and has its first apple this summer. It does well in this harsh climate. It is available in the US, and I recommend it highly to all loyal Welsh Americans!
- 01 Oct 2015 WASHINGTON, United StatesDebut fruit after a record hot and dry summer is lightly lemon-scented, juicy and good. The tree has done well in conditions quite different from its place of origin. A winner!
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Dave Liezen in Spokane, WA
- Eric in Meridian, IDAHO
- g Joseph Jordan in WEST CHESTER, PA
- Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
- Jo Elsmore in BLOORS,
- Sue Knotts in Tillamook, OREGON
- Sue Knotts in Tillamook, OREGON
United Kingdom
- Ben Alofs in Bangor, GWYNEDD
- Ben Alofs in Bangor, GWYNEDD
- Bob Henley in Winchester, HAMPSHIRE
- Caroline Martin in Fareham,
- Claire in LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE
- Des Kelly in Inverness,
- Ivor Kiverstein in Pulborough, WEST SUSSEX
- Jillian Tovey in Penrith, CUMBRIA
- Julia Nelki in Prenton, MERSEYSIDE
- Karen Guthrie in Coniston, CUMBRIA
- Neil Confrey in Llandyfaelog, CARMARTHENSHIRE
- Peter Revell in Hemel Hempstead, HERTS
- Rebecca Batten in Lymington, HAMPSHIRE
- Richard Ayling in Swansea,
- Robert Waterhouse in Crediton, DEVON
- Silvia Haytack in Stranraer,
- Thomas Bennell in Bristol,
- Tony in Glasgow, SCOTLAND
- Valerie Wilson in Altrincham, CHESHIRE
- Wayne Farrell in Bradford On Avon, WILTSHIRE
Italy
- Sarah in Fiesole, TUSCANY
Spring blossom records for this variety
2014 season
- 11th May 2014 - tree owned by Albany in Castleton, United States
- 7th May 2014 - tree owned by Bob in Winchester, United Kingdom
- 12th April 2014 - tree owned by Sarah in Fiesole, Italy
- April 2014 - tree owned by Ben in Bangor, United Kingdom
- April 2014 - tree owned by Caroline in Fareham, United Kingdom
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Harvest records for this variety
2018 season
- 2nd week September 2018 - tree owned by Ben in Bangor, United Kingdom
2015 season
- September 2015 - tree owned by Caroline in Fareham, United Kingdom
2014 season
- 4th week August 2014 - tree owned by Ben in Bangor, United Kingdom
- 4th week August 2014 - tree owned by Caroline in Fareham, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 2nd week September 2011 - tree owned by Ben in Bangor, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Unknown
- Originates from: Wales, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1998
- Developed by: Ian Sturrock
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Good
- Flavour style (apples): Sharper
- Cooking result: Puree
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Food uses: Juice
- Picking period: late September
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 2
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Partial tip-bearer
- Organic culture: Suitable
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 8 (-12C)
- 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
- Canker: Very resistant
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Very resistant
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Bardsey apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
Bardsey apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
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