Apple Sheep’s Nose

An old English variety, culinary Apple Sheep’s Nose is named for its unusual shape – strongly ribbed with a prominent ‘crown’ like a sheep’s nose. Large, yellowish-green, with a strong pinkish-red mottled flush, its flesh is yellowish, firm and dry with a sub-acid flavour – good for pies because not over-juicy. The tree is moderately vigorous, upright and spreading, and a moderately heavy cropper. Spur-bearer. Not to be confused with the Irish heritage dual-purpose and cider variety Sheep’s Snout.

Site: Some shelter
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: Mid-September
Keep: September–October
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Pollination Group 4 (pollinates with Groups 3, 4 and 5)
Uses: Cooking

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