Apple 'Howgate Wonder'

Malus domestica 'Howgate Wonder'

Tree: Strong grower

Fruit: Very large fruits, good for applesauce, apple pie and apples for people who like slightly sour (such as Goudreinette).

Stays firm after cooking, ideal for applesauce with pieces and apple pie.

Sweet after cooking.

Is very popular in England because of the size of the fruits.

Partially self-pollinating - but pollination by another apple will give more yield.

Information

Blossom time	April
Planting distance
Distance in hedge
Soil conditions	All soils
Fruit colour	Red with yellow
Flavour	Fresh acid
Use	Very good for purée, juice, baking and to eat fresh for people who love light acidity
Picking season	October
Season of use	October, November, December, January, February and March
Growing situation	Sun
Mature plant height
Blossom colour	Pink
Remarks	For Lovers
Vigour	Strong grower
Producing fruits after	Produces fruit quickly
Pollination	Partially self-pollinating
Pollinators	Malus d. 'Alkmene', Malus d. 'Benoni', Malus d. 'Cox's Orange Pippin', Malus d. 'Discovery', Malus d. 'Finkenwerder Prinz', Malus d. 'Gloster', Malus d. 'James Grieve', Malus d. 'Lombarts Calville', Malus d. 'Red Jonathan', Malus d. 'Summerred'.
Disease resistance	Not very disease sensitive
Overall appreciation	8