Foxwhelp (Broxwood)

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.Find pollination partners >

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Foxwhelp (Broxwood) apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	M26Semi-dwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	MM106Semi-vigorous	£25.00	Sold-out

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

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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