Winter Gem

Winter Gem is a modern disease-resistant dessert apple producing crisp, juicy fruit with a rich aromatic flavour reminiscent of Cox's Orange Pippin.

An excellent eating apple, it can also be used in the kitchen and stores exceptionally well into spring.

Features

• Crisp, juicy fruit with rich aromatic flavour
• Similar flavour profile to Cox's Orange Pippin
• Suitable for cooking as well as fresh eating
• Modern disease-resistant variety
• Moderately vigorous upright-spreading growth habit
• Spur-bearing tree
• Excellent storage qualities
• Reliable garden and orchard variety

Origins / Notes

Originated in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, during the 1970s. Bred as a modern disease-resistant apple with the flavour characteristics of traditional English dessert apples, particularly Cox's Orange Pippin.

Disease Resistance

Good natural disease resistance.

Pollination Season

Mid-season

Harvesting Season

Mid-season, typically harvested during the first half of October.

Storage

Stores exceptionally well into spring.

Best eating window extends from late autumn through to March or April, with the fruit retaining its crisp texture and developing a fuller, richer flavour during storage.

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