Fruit small-medium, pale yellow blushed pink. Sweet, juicy flesh. High quality.
USDA identification images for Sweet Alford
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
United States
United Kingdom
- Eric Hill in Bristol, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- John in Malmesbury, WILTSHIRE
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Nick Burrows in Helmsley, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Robert Waterhouse in Crediton, DEVON
Canada
- Dan in Vittoria, ONTARIO
- v k Howald in Lucknow, ONTARIO
New Zealand
- Giles in HAMILTON, WAIKATO
- Graham Leach in Gore,
Spring blossom records for this variety
2020 season
- 29th April 2020 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2017 season
- 8th May 2017 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2016 season
- 17th May 2016 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
- May 2016 - tree owned by John in Malmesbury, United Kingdom
2014 season
- 14th May 2014 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
- 9th May 2014 - tree owned by John in Malmesbury, United Kingdom
2012 season
- 25th May 2012 - tree owned by Eric in Bristol, United Kingdom
2011 season
- May 2011 - tree owned by v in Lucknow, Canada
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: England, United Kingdom
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Sweet Alford:
United States
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
Washington
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish *** Feature Orchard ***
Canada
Ontario
- O'Keefe Grange, Dobbinton