Herefordshire Redstreak apple
Malus domesticaAn old English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice. Although grown commercially in the 18th century, it was almost unknown by the mid-19th century. The Improved Redstreak variety in the UK National Fruit Collection is assumed to be an example of the original variety.
USDA identification images for Herefordshire Redstreak
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.
See also
- Foxwhelp - Herefordshire Redstreak and Red Foxwhelp seem to be identical.
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Netherlands
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Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Herefordshire, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 17th century
- Developed by: Lord Scudamore
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1989-092
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1650 - 1699
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
Using
- Picking season: Very late
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Juice style: Bittersweet (cider)
- Cropping: Good
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Juice colour: Pale red
- Picking period: mid-October
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 5
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Bearing regularity: Regular
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Canker: Some susceptibility
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
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