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Foxwhelp (Broxwood)
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A tradional bittersharp vintage West Country cider apple.
Origin: Gloucestershire UK, 1600
Pollination: Foxwhelp (Broxwood) is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Pollination partners
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History and description of Foxwhelp (Broxwood)
Foxwhelp is an old variety known since the 17th century which probably arose in Gloucestershire. A small to medium brilliant red fruit. It produces a bittersharp, armatic, flavoursome golden juice. Produces a vintage quality cider with a characteristic strong musky flavour.Characteristics of Foxwhelp (Broxwood) apple trees
| Use | Cider |
| Colour | Red |
| Flavour | Bittersharp |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Picking time | Sept |
| Season of use | Sep |
| Tree vigour | Moderate |
| Tree habit | Upright-spreading |
| Fruit-bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Cropping | Good |
| Pollination date | 5 |
| Pollination group | B |
| Self-fertility | Self-sterile |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
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