The Bramley's Seedling apple is a triploid, raised around 1809 - 1813 by Mary Ann Brailsford in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.

Bramley's Seedling

It was introduced by Nurseyman H. Merryweather in 1865 and first exhibited in 1876, receiving a First Class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1893.

By far the most popular culinary apple in the UK and the variety most often found on supermarket shelves.

The fruit is a green/yellow with a strong acid flavour.  A vigorous grower.

Uses: Culinary
Parents: Unknown
Flowers: Mid May
Picking: October
Natural Storage: October to March.

The Bramley's seedling apple can be found growing in the orchards of Acorn Bank House, Temple Sowerby, Cumbria.
Young trees available from Adams Apples

200 years ago the first Bramley grew from a pip planted in the garden of Mary Ann Brailsford in Southwell and took its now famous name when local butcher Matthew Bramley purchased the garden.

A British grown Bramley apple

The original tree bears fruit to this day but in 1997 the University of Nottingham cloned the tree.

It is now possible to enjoy the authentic taste and texture of this famous fruit, even in small gardens.  Some of the clones of this ancient apple have now been grafted onto very dwarf M27 rootstock and are available by mail order from Marshalls.

The 200th anniversary celebrations will commence with Bramley Apple week on the 1st - 8th February with events continuing right through to October. Find out further details in the BBC Local History article Birth of the Bramley.

Bramleyapples.co.uk For more info on the Bramley Apple and 200th Anniversary events.  Here you will also find a wide selection of recipes and sign up to their newsletter and podcasts.

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