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Chelmsford Wonder

Once a widely grown and popular cooking apple.

Origin: Essex UK, 1870

Pollination: Chelmsford Wonder is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Chelmsford Wonder 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.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenMM111Vigorous £19.13 (was £25.50)
< 5 in stock

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.

History and description of Chelmsford Wonder

Raised by a mechanic living near Chelmsford, Essex c 1870. Introduced by the nurseryman William Saltmarsh in 1890. Received RHS First Class Certificate and Award of Merit in 1891. Formerly grown in the UK. Large, slightly flattened, round fruit. Colourful with a pinky orange flush over a yellow skin. Pale cream flesh cooking to a sharp, well flavoured, cream coloured puree. Soft and juicy when baked. Keeps well.

Characteristics of Chelmsford Wonder apple trees

UseCulinary
ColourFlushed
FlavourAcid
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly Oct
Season of useNov-Mar
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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