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
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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
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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