Originates from East Anglia in the 1600s. Named after Dr Gabriel Harvey of Cambridge.
USDA identification images for Doctor Harvey
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
- 05 May 2015 NORFOLK, United KingdomI notice the photos show 5cm fruit, true Dr Harvey grows more like 10cm
- 04 May 2015 NORFOLK, United KingdomBest of all apples, firm when young and good for cooking, softer with age and a good eater with a subtle orangy taste and by far the best apple to make mincemeat for mincemeat tarts at Christmas. If I only had one apple this would be it.
Tree register
United Kingdom
- Alison Clare in Newport, SHROPSHIRE
- Mary Frew in NORFOLK
Spring blossom records for this variety
2011 season
- 29th April 2011 - tree owned by Mary in , United Kingdom
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1629
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1600 - 1649
Using
- Picking season: Mid
Growing
- Flowering group: 4
Where to buy fresh fruit
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References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor