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)
This variety is very hardy and produces crops even in unfavourable areas. A good bushy shape makes the tree easy to manage. Fruits are red to dark red, firm and crunchy and have an exquisite flavour. Sets fair crops on … 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)
This variety is far more reliable than other Apricots producing masses of flower and very large fruit with a strong red blush on an orange background. An intense apricot flavour. (France)
Very small with a blue-black bloom. Good quality. Known to be very hardy and most likely to crop regularly in northern districts. (Farleigh, Kent 1820)