Blenheim Orange is a popular large English heritage apple variety, widely grown in gardens. It has the characteristic orange flush which is often associated with English apples. Although it can be eaten fresh, it is best considered a culinary apple, and it cooks to a stiff puree.
Blenheim Orange makes a good feature tree in a larger garden.
All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.
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Blenheim Orange produces a large vigorous tree, with unusually dense wood.
It is a triploid variety so will not pollinate other apple trees, but is readily pollinated by many other apple varieties.
This is slow-growing long-lived variety which takes a while to get into its stride. Victorian author Hogg, writing at the end of the 19th century noted that Blenheim Orange "... when it becomes a little aged, it bears regular and abundant crops".
Blenheim Orange is believed to date back to early 18th century. It was discovered at Woodstock in Oxfordshire, and named after the nearby Blenheim Palace. The parentage is unknown.
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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.