Old Foxwhelp Cider Apple

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Old Foxwhelp Cider Apple

Malus spp. Fall. Bittersharp ancient English cider apple. Discovered around 1600 in the Forest of Dean in western Gloucestershire.

The identity of Foxwhelp, one of the most famous of all English cider apples, has been perplexing for decades… no, centuries! To make a long story short, after years of imposters (faux-whelps) and through diligent and thorough investigation, phenotypic examination and DNA results now conclude that we finally have the original Foxwhelp! Small to medium-sized, roundish, sometimes cylindrical and irregularly ribbed and lopsided. Yellow skin with beautiful deep crimson stripes. The flesh is yellowish, tinged with red and has a peculiar flavor combo of sharp, astringent and sweet. (SG 1.057, acidity 1.07%, tannin 0.20%) Recently released from APHIS along with a few other English Foxwhelp types. Look out for Red Foxwhelp, Rejuvenated Foxwhelp and Broxwood Foxwhelp, which we hope to make available in the future. (For a comprehensive history of Foxwhelp, see Bunker’s article “Will the Real Foxwhelp Please Stand Up” in Malus, Issue 10.)

Blooms midseason. Z4. NEW! (Standard: 3–6' bare-root trees)



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