Forest Styre

Origin & Type

A traditional cider apple from Gloucestershire, England. The variety appears in historical English pomological references under the names Styre and Iltire.

Tree

Growth habit is upright with a willow-like appearance.

Fruit

Size and Form
Small; roundish oblate (flattened at top and bottom).

Skin
Pale yellow ground color with a blush developing on the sun-exposed side.

Flesh
Firm texture with a brisk, acidic flavor profile.

Purpose & Use

Valued as a cider fruit, selected for its firm flesh and pronounced acidity—characteristics desirable for cider production rather than fresh eating.

Note: This description derives from a single period source (Lindley, cited in Downing 1900) and is quite brief. Additional details about the fruit's cavity, calyx basin, seed structure, harvest season, storage behavior, and tree vigor are not recorded in the available source. The variety's modern availability and continued use are unknown.