Ellison's Orange

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised by Rev. C.C. Ellison at Bracebridge and Mr Wipf, gardener at Hartsholme Hall, Lincolnshire. First recorded in 1904. It was introduced by Pennells Nurseries, Lincs. in 1911. Received Award of Merit in 1911 and First Class Certificate in 1917 from the Royal Horticultural Society. Fruits have soft, juicy flesh with a rich and strong aniseed flavour.

Synonyms:
Ellison

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Parentage:
Cox's Orange Pippin x Calville blanc (Mayenne)

Mother to:
Merton Beauty

Father to:
Lynn's Pippin
Saint Ailred

Sports:
Red Ellison's Orange

Accession No.
1982 - 046     check_circle

Accession name
Ellison's Orange (McCarroll)