Apple 'Annie Elizabeth'

A classic Victorian culinary apple originating from Leicestershire in 1857. This variety is renowned for its excellent storage capabilities, often keeping well into the following spring. It produces large, colorful, and oblong fruit with a sharp, tangy flavor that keeps its shape well when cooked. The tree has an upright, vigorous growth habit and is particularly well-suited to the cooler, wetter conditions found in northern UK gardens. It is noted for its beautiful, large pink-flushed blossoms that appear relatively late in the season, helping it avoid late spring frosts. As a tip-bearer, it requires careful pruning to maintain fruit production. It is a hardy variety (H6) that prefers a sunny spot in well-drained, fertile soil. Its resistance to scab makes it a reliable choice for organic growers or those wishing to minimize chemical interventions in the orchard.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: May.