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First and Last



A Victorian apple from Sussex claimed to keep in store for up to two years

Origin: Sussex UK, 1860

Pollination: First and Last is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

First and Last apple trees produced to special order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of First and Last

Arose near Horsham, Sussex, and first described in about 1860. Sold in Brighton market in the 19th century. Claimed to keep well in store for two years. Medium to large round fruit, smooth-skinned and predominantly flushed red. A refreshing apple with a fruity flavour.

Characteristics of First and Last apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourFruity
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeLate Oct
Season of useNov-Mar
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date14
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners