- See also:
- Early-season eating apples6
- Mid-season eating apples20
- Late-season eating apples40
- Cooking apples25
- Red-flesh apple trees5
- Russet apple trees7
Dual-purpose apples
Discover our extensive range of versatile dual-purpose apple trees for sale - these apples can be used for eating fresh or for cooking with.
Blenheim Orange
Blenheim Orange is a classic English dual-purpose apple, useful for dessert and culinary purposes.£34.95 - £61.50buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Charles Ross
Charles Ross is a very attractive classic English dual-purpose apple.£34.95 - £60.50buy- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Coul Blush
Coul Blush is an early-season dual-purpose apple from Scotland.£34.95buy- Picking season: Early
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 2
James Grieve
James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking.£34.95 - £61.50buy- Picking season: Mid
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
King of the Pippins
A popular and versatile dual-purpose apple, widely grown in the Victorian era.£34.95 - £46.95buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Lady Henniker
A well-regarded Victorian dual-purpose apple, easy to grow.£34.95 - £46.95buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
Orleans Reinette
Orleans Reinette is a traditional French apple variety, and remains popular for its old-fashioned flavour.£34.95buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
Ribston Pippin
A handsome English apple from the 18th century.£34.95 - £46.95buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Tickled Pink
A new red-fleshed apple variety, with attractive crimson blossom, also known as Baya® Marisa.£34.95 - £63.00buy- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
How to choose Dual-purpose apples
If space is limited these dual-purpose apples are well worth considering. Pick them slightly early to use in the kitchen, or let them ripen and you can eat them fresh.
Early-season dual-purpose apples include Katy and James Grieve, which are both sharp enough to use in pies and crumbles, but also pleasant for eating fresh (particularly if you like a sharper apple). Traditional English varieties like Blenheim Orange and Ribston Pippin come into their own later in the autumn.