Description
The tree is very prolific and of compact growth, making it an ideal variety in small gardens. It is a reliable and heavy cropper with flowers tolerant of late frosts, and making good growth in more exposed locations on the moors. Originating from Boreham in Essex, about 1888, the fruit is yellow with red flush, and another challenger to Bramley for a top quality culinary apple.
"Peasgood's Nonsuch x Dumelow's Seedling cross
A staple apple for Hilary Wilson's family in York, used when Reverend W. Wilks was over, and eaten for dessert after Christmas. Raised in 1888, and introduced by Seabrooks of Boreham, Essex in 1918, it was grown commercially, losing rank to the Bramley, but enjoying a resurgence during the Second World War, needing far less sugar in cooking. This apple does well in the north of Britain, though not found as commonly in old orchards as might be expected for an apple of its quality. This is certainly a reflection of its date of introduction, which immediately preceded the post-war agricultural depression, and the ineluctable slide in the twentieth century fortunes of orchards. Good for purées (creamy and hinting of the Dumelow) for applesauce, pies, and as a baker. As acidity drops in store, it can be also be eaten as a dessert apple at Christmas, if not before." © Lin Hawthorne - 'The Northern Pomona'.
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