Beachemwell Seedling
AppleBeachemwell Seedling
Origin and History
From Norfolk, England. An alternative name, Motteux's Seedling, is recorded in historical literature.
Tree
Hardy, vigorous, and productive.
Fruit
Size and Form
Below medium size; roundish.
Skin
Yellowish ground with faint stripes and splashes of red, and brown patches.
Stem and Calyx
Calyx and stalk prominent.
Flesh and Flavor
Yellowish white, tender, brisk, subacid.
Cavity and Basin
Not described in source.
Core and Seeds
Not described in source.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Beachemwell Seedling.
Motteux's Seedling.
From Norfolk, England. Tree hardy, vigorous, productive. Fruit below medium, roundish, yellowish, with faint stripes and splashes of red, brown patches. Calyx and stalk prominent. Flesh yellowish white, tender, brisk, subacid. December to March. (Bon.)