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Arthur Turner apple

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Arthur Turner
A well-known early season culinary apple. Cooks to a sweet puree. Grows easily in most situations.

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USDA identification images for Arthur Turner

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.

    Visitor reviews

    • 19 Sep 2018  NORFOLK, United Kingdom
      Requires little sugar for apple sauce, also good for baking

    Tree register

    United Kingdom

    Denmark

    France

    New Zealand

    • Giles in HAMILTON, WAIKATO

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2015 season

    • 9th May  2015  - tree owned by Michael in Halifax, United Kingdom

    2014 season

    • 12th May  2014  - tree owned by Mark in Leyburn, United Kingdom
    • 29th April  2014  - tree owned by Steve in Steeple Claydon, United Kingdom
    • 26th April  2014  - tree owned by Hanne in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

    2013 season

    • 7th May  2013  - tree owned by Steve in Steeple Claydon, United Kingdom

    2012 season

    • 1st May  2012  - tree owned by Remy in Buckingham, United Kingdom
    • 18th April  2012  - tree owned by Jacqueline in Rodez, France

    2011 season

    • 29th April  2011  - tree owned by Hanne in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
    • 29th April  2011  - tree owned by Hanne in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
    • 17th April  2011  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom

    2010 season

    • 1st May  2010  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom

    2009 season

    • 29th April  2009  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom

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    Harvest records for this variety

    2014 season

    • 1st week September  2014  - tree owned by Hannah in Minsterley, United Kingdom

    2012 season

    • 1st week October  2012  - tree owned by Jane in Ludlow, United Kingdom

    2011 season

    • 1st week October  2011  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom
    • 4th week September  2011  - tree owned by Mandy in Bedford, United Kingdom

    2010 season

    • 2nd week October  2010  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom

    2009 season

    • 2nd week October  2009  - tree owned by Mark in Winchester, United Kingdom
    • 3rd week August  2009  - tree owned by Andrea in Maldon, United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Originates from: United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1915
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1975-301
    • Some historical details taken with kind permission from 'The New Book of Apples' by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards , illustrated by Elisabeth Dowle, published by Ebury Press, 2002.

    Identification

    • Awards: RHS AGM (current)
    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
    • Fruit colour: Green - light
    • Flower colour: Pink - light
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
    • Cooking result: Puree
    • Discoloration of fruit: Very oxidising (browns quickly)
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Picking period: early August
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Vigorous
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Fruit bearing: Free-spurring
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Arthur Turner apple trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    The following orchards grow Arthur Turner:

    United Kingdom




    References

    • Apples of England (1948)
      Author: Taylor
    • Fruit Expert
      Author: Hessayon

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