Apple
Raised in 1835 by Wilson, gardener to the Duke of Devonshire at Holker Hall, Lancashire. It was introduced in about 1875. Fruits have firm, fine-textured, rather dry flesh with a rich, nutty flavour.
Synonyms:Devonshire Duke, Duc de Devonshire, Herzog von Devonshire, Holker, Holker Pippin
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Croft Pendarren) Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Westhope)
Father to: Polly Prosser
Accession name Duke of Devonshire