Saint Everard apple
One of the more unusual Cox-derived apples, Saint Everard is the result of Cox pollinated by a well-regarded old English variety, Margil. As might be expected it has a high quality aromatic flavour. However it suffers from the cultural difficulties of Cox's Orange Pippin and did not achieve commercial success.
USDA identification images for Saint Everard
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.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Cox's Orange Pippin (parent)
- Margil (parent)
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United Kingdom
- Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
- Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
- Reach Community Orchard in Cambridge,
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Cox x Margil
- Originates from: Papworth Everard, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1909
- Developed by: C. Terry
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1921-04
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Fruit colour: Red / Green
Using
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Flavour style (apples): Aromatic
- Cropping: Light
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Gardening skill: Experienced
- Flowering group: 3
- Vigour: Average vigour
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Poor
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
Our highest quality early apple, grows poorly and crops sparsely.