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- RHS AGM (former)
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- Orange / Red
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- Self-fertile
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Slow Food - Ark of Taste
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John Downie
John Downie is a traditional crab apple for making crab apple jelly. White blossom and orange-red fruits.
Fruit colour: Orange / Red
Blossom colour: White
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Awards: RHS AGM (former)