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Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling

Bramley is the essential English cooking and sharp cider apple, famous for its rich tangy acidity.
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Growing


Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersPoor
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Using


Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling
Picking seasonLate
UsesCulinary
Traditional cooker
Juice
Hard cider
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling
FireblightSome resistance
ScabVery resistant
Cedar apple rustSome resistance
MildewSome resistance
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Climate


Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Bramley's Seedling
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Fruit colorGreen
Green - light
Green / Red
Flesh colourWhite
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