Apple Malus 'Ashmead's Kernel' (AGM) (M26) Bush 12L
Product Code: 293251
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- 'Ashmead's Kernel' is a dessert apple with an intense flavour at fruit drop. Cropping may be erratic. Late season of use from December to February.
- H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, North-facing or East-facing. Exposure: Sheltered
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained. Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand. pH: Neutral
- Rootstock: M26. Rootstock type: Extreme dwarf. Ultimate Height: 1.2m (48")
Description
Description
Ashmead's Kernel is an old traditional English russet, classed as one of the best late dessert apples. It's superlatives that attach to its rare flavour have been consistent for three centuries! The sweets known as pear drops is the essence of the flavour of Ashmead's Kernel! Fruit is pale green with strong, sweet-sharp, intense, acid drop flavour and white flesh. It's an excellent keeper, until March in ideal conditions, producing fine juice that can be used for cider. Beautiful large white flowers in the spring, much better grown as a garden variety! Beautiful blossom. Pick in October. Pollination group 5.
