Improved Foxwhelp

Origin From Bulmers, Hereford, England, prior to 1920.
Tree form Medium to large upright tree; leaves characteristically curled or wavy.
Pollination requirements Mid–late season bloom; pollinated with Yarlington Mill, Sweet Coppin, and Reine des Hâtives.
Fruit shape Medium or large, conical or flattened fruit; irregular, almost closed eye and long stalk swollen at base in very shallow basins.
Colour and flesh Bright or dark red blush with stripe on skin.
Harvest period Mid–early harvest, with a fairly good yield.
Uses Bittersharp; produces an extremely bittersharp cider.
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Improved Foxwhelp

This information forms part of Primefact 796 Growing cider apples.