The identity of Foxwhelp, one of the most famous of all English cider apples, has been perplexing for decades… no, centuries! To make a long story short, after years of imposters (faux-whelps) and through diligent and thorough investigation, phenotypic examination and DNA results now conclude that we finally have the original Foxwhelp! Small to medium-sized, roundish, sometimes cylindrical and irregularly ribbed and lopsided. Yellow skin with beautiful deep crimson stripes. The flesh is yellowish, tinged with red and has a peculiar flavor combo of sharp, astringent and sweet. (SG 1.057, acidity 1.07%, tannin 0.20%) Recently released from APHIS along with a few other English Foxwhelp types. Look out for Red Foxwhelp, Rejuvenated Foxwhelp and Broxwood Foxwhelp, which we hope to make available in the future. (For a comprehensive history of Foxwhelp, see Bunker’s article “Will the Real Foxwhelp Please Stand Up” in Malus, Issue 10.)

Blooms midseason. Z4. NEW! (Standard: 3–6' bare-root trees)