Description

Very old variety, possibly raised on Lord Egremont’s estate in Sussex. Recorded in 1872 but thought to be originally raised much earlier. Highly flavoured firm golden russet fruits of medium size with highly distinctive rich nutty flavour. Flesh is cream and tinged yellow, crisp and firm in texture becoming drier with age. Crops well even when young. Moderately vigorous, with upright habit, producing spurs freely. The blossom attracts bees, and later any fallen fruit is eagerly consumed by thrushes and other similar birds. Bullfinches are, unfortunately, partial to the buds.