Duchess of Bedford

Dessert apple
Raised by Laxton Bros. of Bedford in 1918. A cross of Cellini x Beauty of Bath. Yellowish-green skin flushed dark orange with some stripes. Greasy skinned. Sweet, aniseed-like tasting flesh.
Flowering period C
Pick late Aug and use Aug-Sept

Supplied on half-standard rootstock MM106, suitable to grow free-standing or as espalier or cordon (please add note to order if for formal training)