Eden
A Gloucestershire Heritage Apple
Eden is a traditional apple variety with strong connections to Gloucestershire. This heritage variety represents the type of local apple that would have been commonly grown in the county's orchards.
Identification
- Size: Medium
- Shape: Round
- Skin: Variable coloring, typically green-yellow with red markings
- Flavor: Good balance, typical of heritage varieties
Heritage Value
Varieties like Eden are important for genetic diversity, climate adaptation, cultural heritage, and flavor diversity. By growing and preserving local varieties like Eden, we ensure that Gloucestershire's unique orchard heritage continues for future generations.