Yarlington Mill is a traditional

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cultivar originating from the village of Yarlington, in the North Cadbury area of

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, England.

Origin

Yarlington Mill was said to have first been discovered as a 'wilding' in 1898 by a Mr. Bartlett, who found it growing out of a wall by the mill-race at Yarlington.Copas, L. (2001) ''Somerset Pomona: The Cider Apples of Somerset'', Dovecote, p.69 It was subsequently propagated and popularised by the grower Harry Masters, who also raised the cultivar known as 'Harry Masters' Jersey'. Copas (2001) p.18 It was first widely planted in Somerset and subsequently in Devon and other West Country cider producing areas.Copas, L. (2001) ''Somerset Pomona: The Cider Apples of Somerset'', Dovecote, p.69

Characteristics

The tree is high yielding, and was included in many 20th century orchard plantings, though it has a strong tendency to biennial fruiting. The fruit is generally small to medium, globose conical in shape, and red in colour.''Annual Report'' of the Long Ashton Research Station, 1974, p. 148 A typical Somerset 'Jersey' type apple, it is classed as a mild 'bittersweet' under the Long Ashton cider apple classification.

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