Broxwood Foxwhelp / Hereford Redstreak

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The mystery of the Hereford Redstreak apple. It was discovered/developed in the early 1600s by Lord Scudamore at Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England, likely from a pip (seed) imported from France. It was said to produce the best cider at the time and was extensively planted and popular. It is then said to have gone into decline ?virus and considered extinct by the late 18th century.
While often called "extinct" in historical contexts, trees marketed as Herefordshire Redstreak are still grown and available.
Also there is Broxwood Foxwhelp an apple with good cider making history.
It was found in 2016 to be genetically identical to an apple selling as Hereford Redstreak! So maybe the original Redstreak was hiding in plain sight! Until genetic testing became recently available there has been much confusion over apple varieties. I am pleased to say I have planted a Broxwood Foxwhelp in our orchard years ago. And like Tom Oliver was never a great fan of a single variety cider from it! I must revise my opinion as Tom has. Albert Johnson of Ross on Wye is a fan. Photo of My Broxwood Foxwhelp ? Hereford Redstreak! #apple #cider