Ashmead’s Kernel Apple

Malus domestica ‘Ashmead’s Kernel’

The incredible sweet-tart flavor of this superb heirloom apple has made it a connoisseur’s favorite. Discovered in Gloucester about 1750, scab-resistant trees are easy to grow and are grown commercially in England today. The medium size fruit with brown russetting keeps extremely well and makes a potent, ‘sharp’, aromatic juice. Also fantastic as a bold fresh-eating apple to include in any Ploughman’s Lunch.

This variety is a triploid and is pollen sterile. It will not pollinize other varieties. Bloom group 3. Mid-season ripener. Requires 800-1000 chill hours to bloom and successfully set fruit.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Mature Height: 5′ (Mini Dwarf), 11′ (Dwarf), 25′ (Standard)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September/October

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Mini Dwarf Rootstock: M27

Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 26

Standard Rootstock: Antanovka 

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