"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , Jaques
d'Alltrades writes
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The best, is to select a known rootstock, and even then I would not
advise Bramley. Bramley is an historic apple and imo that is where it
belongs.

Bramley may well be historic - for rather limited values of history -
but it is still one of the most versatile apples around, and probably
the best cooker there has ever been.

Brian - what do you see as the disadvantages of Bramley? What would you
recommend instead?
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"
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Bramley needs a professional, specialist, grower to do well. It's
triploid and partially tip bearing. In Cornwall, as requested, it's very
disease prone. It also totally disregards the rootstock and quickly becomes
unmanageable. It's been around since 1810 and so many others are more
suitable for gardens.
Ida Red keeps well into May. Lane's Prince Albert is foolproof and
Howgate Wonder a splendid cooker.
Many trees called Bramley are not, as it has become a habit to call all
keeping cookers as such.
Brogdale keeps over 4000 vars. and does advise related to needs and
regions.
Best Wishes Brian.