Campaign launched to save the original Bramley apple tree for the nation
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Campaign launched to save the original Bramley apple tree for the nation

5 May 2026 · Originally published 5 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Campaigners hope to save mother tree of bramley apple
A crowdfunding campaign has been started to purchase the Nottinghamshire cottage where the world's first Bramley apple tree was planted over 200 years ago. Supporters hope to turn the site into a heritage centre to ensure the historic tree, which is the ancestor of every Bramley apple today, remains accessible to the public.
Source: Guardian Env Nottinghamshire
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