by cpluk | Aug 25, 2023
Originating about 1740 on a farm near Wilmington, MA the apple was first known as the “Woodpecker” because the tree was frequented by that bird. Later propagated by Col. Baldwin, there is a monument at the sight of the original tree. Hard, crisp, juicy,...
by cpluk | Aug 25, 2023
Ashmead’s Kernel apple tree is known as an old English winter russet apple. The first Ashmead’s Kernel apple tree originated from a seed planted around 1700 by a Dr Thomas Ashmead in Gloucester. The Ashmead’s Kernel apple is medium size, golden-brown...
