A traditional English cider variety, produces sharp juice.
Brown's Apple apple identification images
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USDA identification images for Brown's Apple
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
- 06 Sep 2022Reliable bearer. Doesn't hang very long. One of the most acidic varieties in the orchard.
- 01 Jan 2010 United KingdomStarter post
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Alex in Freeland, WA
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- Jeff Griffith in Reading, PA
- Josie Boyle in LE SUEUR, MN
- Max Perdiem in DE SMET, SD
- Michael Bell in Morgantown, KY
- Michael Kuhel in Lore City, OHIO
- Ryan Parsell in Langley, WA
- Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
United Kingdom
- Bill Meaden in Dorset
- Bob Henley in Winchester, HAMPSHIRE
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Matt Brown in Chester, CHESHIRE
- Nick Butcher in North Curry, SOMERSET
- Robin Livermore in Carmarthen, CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES
- Rupert in Holnest, DORSET
- Thomas Bennell in BRISTOL,
- Victoria Birkett in Aberdeen, SCOTLAND
Denmark
- Lasse Emil Stougaard in KOBENHAVN,
Canada
- Dan in Vittoria, ONTARIO
New Zealand
- Graham Leach in Gore,
Ukraine
- Vladimir in Pavlograd, DNEPROPETROVSK REGION
Spring blossom records for this variety
2014 season
- 7th May 2014 - tree owned by Jeff in Reading, United States
2013 season
- 4th May 2013 - tree owned by Jeff in Reading, United States
2012 season
- 21st April 2012 - tree owned by Jeff in Reading, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: United Kingdom
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1989-067
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Period of origin: 1900 - 1949
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Leaf colour: Green
- Popularity: Rarely grown
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit shape: Flat-round
Using
- Picking season: Late
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Juice style: Sharp (cider)
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Fruit drops when ripe
- Food uses: Hard cider
- Picking month: October
- Picking period: mid-October
- Specific gravity: 1045
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Average
- Flowering group: 5
- Pollinating others: Good
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Vigorous
- Precocity: Precocious
- Bearing regularity: Biennial tendency
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Very resistant
- Fire blight: Some susceptibility
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Brown's Apple apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Brown's Apple apple trees - Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (UK) United Kingdom
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Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Brown's Apple:
United States
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
Washington
- Skipley Farm, Snohomish *** Feature Orchard ***
United Kingdom
England - north
- Six Nine Orchard, Prudhoe
England - south-west
- Haywood Farm Cider, Bodmin
Australia
Victoria
- Heritage Fruits Society, Fairfield