PITMASTON PINE APPLE

Planted in the orchard in 2002 this small dessert apple was raised around 1785 by Mr White, who was steward to Lord Foley of Stoke Edith, Herefordshire. It is thought to have come from a seed of Golden Pippin. Another story is that was raised by John Williams of Pitmaston in 1825. The small russet, golden apples, produce prolifically and are packed with flavours of pineapple and honey. The tree is moderately vigorous, with a good bushy habit and pretty blossom. The fruit is heavy cropping biennially and ripens in early October.