Hunthouse is a primitive green culinary apple, with a simple acid flavour. The tree is notably small, but very productive.
Hunthouse originates from the area of Whitby on the North Sea coast of England. The climate of this area is particularly harsh for growing apples, with a relatively short growing season, fairly low light levels, and strong winds. Although there are far better apples, few are as hardy or productive in such tough conditions.
USDA identification images for Hunthouse
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.
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United Kingdom
- David Mitchell in Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE
- David Scholes in Saddleworth,
- Jon Drakes in Keelby, LINCOLNSHIRE
- Jon Drakes in Keelby, LINCOLNSHIRE
- Lee Smeaton in Holbeach, LINCOLNSHIRE
- Nick Burrows in Helmsley, NORTH YORKSHIRE
- Sue Fawcett in Pocklington, York, YORKSHIRE
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Using
- Keeping (of fruit): 1-2 months
- Flavour quality: Average
- Flavour style (apples): Sharper
- Cropping: Heavy
- Food uses: Culinary
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Hunthouse:
United Kingdom
England - north
- Coulton Mill, York
- Lockwood Hey Orchard, Saddleworth