Undoubtedly, Bramley's Seedling stands as the quintessential English cooking apple, renowned globally for its unparalleled flavor in culinary applications. Among the numerous outstanding cooking apples in England, Bramley's Seedling's dominance surpasses others, holding a prevalent position in commercial apple bakery products across the UK. Its distinctive quality lies in its exceptionally high acidity, imparting a robust and excellent apple flavor to any dish. In England, a distinct preference exists between "eaters" and "cookers" in traditional apple cookery. Bramley's Seedling, with its intense acidity, is the top choice for creating light and fluffy purees, deviating from the culinary traditions of other countries that favor apples maintaining their shape during cooking. While it may not be as widely recognized outside England as some other popular varieties, Bramley's Seedling has gained popularity in Denmark's gardens and is finding increased interest in the USA among enthusiasts of English apple varieties. The robust Bramley's Seedling trees, larger than most apple varieties on a given rootstock, are relatively easy to cultivate and feature attractive crimson blossoms. A challenge for gardeners is that Bramley's Seedling is a triploid variety, requiring the presence of two different pollinating apple trees nearby for successful pollination. Remarkably long-lived, the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Bramley's Seedling was celebrated in 2009, with the original tree, planted from a pip by Mary Ann Brailsford, remaining alive in the same Nottinghamshire garden. The name originates from a subsequent owner, Mr. Bramley, who allowed a local nurseryman to propagate it in the 1850s under the condition that it bore his name.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Undoubtedly, Bramley's Seedling stands as the quintessential English cooking apple, renowned globally for its unparalleled flavor in culinary applications. Among the numerous outstanding cooking apples in England, Bramley's Seedling's dominance surpasses others, holding a prevalent position in commercial apple bakery products across the UK. Its distinctive quality lies in its exceptionally high acidity, imparting a robust and excellent apple flavor to any dish. In England, a distinct preference exists between "eaters" and "cookers" in traditional apple cookery. Bramley's Seedling, with its intense acidity, is the top choice for creating light and fluffy purees, deviating from the culinary traditions of other countries that favor apples maintaining their shape during cooking. While it may not be as widely recognized outside England as some other popular varieties, Bramley's Seedling has gained popularity in Denmark's gardens and is finding increased interest in the USA among enthusiasts of English apple varieties. The robust Bramley's Seedling trees, larger than most apple varieties on a given rootstock, are relatively easy to cultivate and feature attractive crimson blossoms. A challenge for gardeners is that Bramley's Seedling is a triploid variety, requiring the presence of two different pollinating apple trees nearby for successful pollination. Remarkably long-lived, the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Bramley's Seedling was celebrated in 2009, with the original tree, planted from a pip by Mary Ann Brailsford, remaining alive in the same Nottinghamshire garden. The name originates from a subsequent owner, Mr. Bramley, who allowed a local nurseryman to propagate it in the 1850s under the condition that it bore his name.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate to High/ Moderate
Spaced Apart
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
Pollination Group
2
Overall Height
Semi dwarf 2.5 - 3.5m (8-12ft)
Species
Malus domestica
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
October
