People have been growing apples for centuries – developing thousands of apple varieties, each with their own unique taste and appearance. Sadly, many of these varieties have disappeared or are very rare.
Discover more about the rich history of apples, what the RHS is doing, and how you can help too.
Discover the rich history and folklore of our apple heritage
Find out about the risks to heritage apples and orchards and why we need to protect them
Find out how you can enjoy and protect our apple heritage
Visit our apple exhibitions at RHS sites across the country
View 200 year old apple artworks from our collections
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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.
