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Duchess of Bedford

Duchess of Bedford
An early season dessert apple with a strong aniseed flavour.

Origin: Bedfordshire UK, 1918

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

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Duchess of Bedford 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
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock

Characteristics of Duchess of Bedford apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
Flavour
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeAugust
Season of useAug-Sept
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Pollination date10
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageBeauty of Bath
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