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Duck's Bill

Possibly an ancient variety with an unusual name derived from its unusual shape.

Origin: Sussex UK,

Pollination: Duck's Bill is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Duck's Bill apple trees for sale

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History and description of Duck's Bill

This variety was sent to the National Fruit Collection, UK in 1937 by Fred Streeter, Head Gardener ot Petworth House, Sussex. It may possibly be the ancient Sussex Duck's Bill apple. The name arose because it resembles a duck’s bill, being ribbed and rather flat-sided. Rich, sweet flavour but rather chewy flesh.

Characteristics of Duck's Bill apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourRich
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeEarly Oct
Season of useNov-Dec
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date16
Pollination groupE
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
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