Yarlington Mill
| 'Yarlington Mill' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Origin | File:Flag of England.svg England, c.1898 |
Yarlington Mill is a traditional cider apple cultivar originating from the village of Yarlington, in the North Cadbury area of Somerset, England.
Origin
[edit | edit source]Yarlington Mill was said to have first been discovered as a 'wilding' in 1898 by a Mr. Bartlett, who found it growing out of a wall by the mill-race at Yarlington.[1] It was subsequently propagated and popularised by the grower Harry Masters, who also raised the cultivar known as 'Harry Masters' Jersey'. [2] It was first widely planted in Somerset and subsequently in Devon and other West Country cider producing areas.[1]
Characteristics
[edit | edit source]The tree is high yielding, and was included in many 20th century orchard plantings, though it has a strong tendency to biennial fruiting.[1]
The fruit is generally small to medium, globose conical in shape, and red in colour.[3] A typical Somerset 'Jersey' type apple, it is classed as a mild 'bittersweet' under the Long Ashton cider apple classification.[4]
References
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