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Fruit tree comparison - Lord Derby
Apple trees
Lord Derby

Lord Derby is a high-quality mid/late-season traditional English cooking apple, cooks to a chunky puree.
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Growing


Apple trees
Lord Derby
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
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Using


Apple trees
Lord Derby
Picking seasonLate
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
CroppingGood
Food usesCulinary
Traditional cooker
Juice
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Problems


Apple trees
Lord Derby
Disease resistanceGood
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Identification


Apple trees
Lord Derby
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
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