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Ecklinville

An old cooking apple originating from Northern Ireland.

Origin: Northern Ireland UK, 1800

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

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Ecklinville 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
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £25.00
< 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 Ecklinville

Believed to have been raised before 1800 by a gardener called Logan at Ecklinville, Portaferry, near Belfast, Northern Ireland. A large culinary apple, highly regarded by Victorians as a good sauce apple. Grown commercially in the UK, particularly in Worcestershire, until 1930's.

A large flat-round fruit. Pea green turning yellow with many russet dots. The skin becomes very greasy. Flesh white, juicy, rather soft and fine- textured. Cooks to a well-flavoured, juicy puree.

A tree of great vigour. Good cropper.

Characteristics of Ecklinville apple trees

UseCulinary
ColourGreen
FlavourSharp
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly Sep
Season of useSep-Nov
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Special featuresAttractive Blossom
Pollination date13
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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