English heritage apple trees

A collection of traditional English apple varieties with their roots in the Victorian era.

Adam's Pearmain is a popular Victorian-era English apple with a distinctive 'pearmain' shape.

A versatile English russet apple from the 17th century, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavour.

Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and culinary purposes.

Charles Ross is a very attractive classic English dual-purpose apple.

Cox is widely acknowledged as having the best flavour of any apple variety.

Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden.

James Grieve is the classic Scottish cooking apple. It can also be eaten fresh, and is excellent for juice.

Lord Lambourne is a popular versatile garden apple variety, with a good balance of sweet and sharp flavours.

Worcester Pearmain is a well-known early-season English apple, noted for its strawberry-like flavours.

More about English heritage apple trees

A collection of traditional English apple varieties with their roots in the Victorian era.

Several of these collections are available to buy - see our Orchard Packs.