An Irish heritage variety of early–midseason dessert apple, Dick Davies is believed to have been grown from a pip by a Mrs Rawley in Co. Cork in the early 20th century. The fruit is medium-sized and slightly conical, green to yellowish green with large patches of orange-red with red streaks; flesh soft and white with a rich, tangy taste. Reliable, productive tree, easy to prune. Spur-bearer. Apple Dick Davies is a popular apple and an easy tree to grow.
This Irish Heritage Apple tree was originally saved and propagated by Irish Seed Savers in Scarriff, County Clare.
Site: Average exposure Soil: Any reasonably well drained Position: Crops best in full sun Pick: Early September Keep: Until December Hardiness: Hardy Pollination: Group 2 (pollinates with Groups 1, 2 and 3) Uses: Eating apple
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During the bareroot season, our apples are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.
