The future of the original Bramley apple tree, planted in 1809 in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is uncertain after the cottage on whose land it stands was sold. The tree, which is the progenitor of all Bramley apples, is located in the garden of a cottage that was recently put up for sale.
Local residents and heritage groups have expressed concern that the new owners might not preserve the historic tree. The Bramley apple is a staple of British cooking, and the original tree is considered a national treasure.
The tree was planted by a young girl named Mary Ann Brailsford, and the cottage was later owned by the Bramley family, who gave the apple its name. The current status of the tree's protection is unclear, as it is not a listed structure, though it is a registered heritage tree.
