Still the most revered of all white fleshed peaches. The flavour is intense and rich. Heavy cropping and suitable for sheltered situations. Freestone. (Rivers of Sawbridgeworth 1906)
An earlier form of this famous variety which was supposedly introduced from the continent to Moorpark, Herts. in the mid 18th Century. Skin pale yellow with an orange blush on the sunny side. Deep reddish-orange flesh, very juicy. Ideal for planting on walls … Read More
Starkspur Goldon Delicious x Discovery. This apple is something very special. Named for its wonderful complexity of flavours it has been carefully bred and selected specifically for our garden conditions. It is a mid season variety suitable for planting in all areas of … Read More
Green Gage x Dame Aubert. Large, yellow gage, ovalshaped with a long neck. Good quality for fresh eating or preserving. It is supposed to be stored in good condition for many months by hanging in a dry place or wrapping … Read More
Discovery x Greensleeves. This improved Greensleeves type is abundant in cropping. The apple has a clean, smooth finish and seems to glow when ripe with the occasional attractive pink blush. It is crisp, refreshing, and very disease resistant. Makes a neat, compact tree. Bred by … Read More
Found on the side of the Malvern Hills, this variety is very hardy. Crops and performs well as a free standing tree or trained on walls where spring frosts can be avoided. (Worcs. 1985)
The ‘Greengage of Damson’. Native of the West Midlands. Small hedgerow damson – very reliable with intense flavour. Similar to the ‘Westmorland’ damson. (Shropshire 17th Century)