Malus domestica ‘Northwood Bitter-sweet’
‘A large Somersetshire apple, white and red striped. The tree is large and generally bears well. It is sold chiefly as table fruit.’ [HP].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues under under Cyder Apples, ‘The Best Known in Devonshire’ [Apple no.53/1845].
Notes
Published Apr 16, 2010 - 03:48 PM | Last updated Jul 25, 2011 - 03:14 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England, Somerset |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Apple, Cider apple, Dessert apple |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Northwood
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| Confidence level | high |