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

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	M9Dwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	M26Semi-dwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock
Maiden	MM106Semi-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.

Orders placed now will be delivered in the winter 2025/26 planting season.

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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

Use	Dessert
Colour	Flushed
Flavour	Rich
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Early Oct
Season of use	Nov-Dec
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright-spreading
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date	16
Pollination group	E
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Pollinators	Pollination partners