summary: Named for its remarkable octagonal shape, this fine dessert apple originated in Ireland during the 1800s and is still widely grown.

summary: A bittersweet, vintage cider apple raised from a seed during the early 1800s in France. Produces a full-bodied, fruity and robust cider, thanks to high levels ...

characteristics: Flesh is cream-coloured, firm, crisp and juicy. Cinnamon flavoured, pungent and sweet.

summary: A fairly large and bright red and sweet apple developed in New Zealand for the supermarket trade.

summary: This pale yellow apple is one of the most popular early ripening varieties, initially good for use in the kitchen and later for fresh eating. It was already ...

summary: A sweet, juicy and flavourful eating apple, the Ambrosia stems from a chance seedling found in British Columbia's orchard country.

summary: Bred in Japan by crossing Delicious and Golden Delicious, the Sekai Ichi can grow extremely large.

characteristics: The flesh is pale green, coarse-grained, tender and juicy. Slightly tart, the flavour is brisk and very sweet and aromatic.

summary: A sweet-tart, refreshing apple that also makes excellent apple sauce and provides tartness and sugars for cider blends.

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summary: This supermarket apple was developed in Australia from a planned cross of Lady Williams and Golden Delicious carried out in 1973.

summary: Popular since the 1700s, this red-flesh apple favours mild climates. Popular for brewing cider.