A culinary apple from Somerset, keeps well, and widely-used for making cider. Described by the 19th century writer Hogg as 'very excellent'.
USDA identification images for Royal Somerset
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
- 04 Oct 2018 CALIFORNIA, United StatesNot 100% sure it was the same apple, it was sold as just a "Somerset", but WOW it was quite amazing. A wonderful balance of sweets, tarts, and tanins. Crisp and juicy, amazing flavor. As I can't find any entry for just Somerset, and the picture looks like a match, I'm going with it being a Royal Somerset.
Tree register
United Kingdom
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
- Ray Blockley in Hucknall, NOTTINGHAM
Spring blossom records for this variety
2010 season
- May 2010 - tree owned by Ray in Hucknall, United Kingdom
2009 season
- April 2009 - tree owned by Ray in Hucknall, United Kingdom
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Harvest records for this variety
2009 season
- October 2009 - tree owned by Ray in Hucknall, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Unknown
- Originates from: Somerset, England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 19th century
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1992-129
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Growing
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Where to buy fresh fruit
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References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor