The Orchard

We have planted 24 trees in our community orchard, aiming for an interesting mix of fruit species, a balance of heritage and modern varieties and a spread of fruiting times.

APPLES x 10

Worcester Pearmain Cox’s Orange Pippin James Grieve Discovery Katy Elstar Bsmpton Fairing (Bamfair) Blenheim Orange Grenadier Evereste

Bampton Fairing and Blenheim Orange are our most local heritage varieties Grenadier is a superlative juicing vsriety Evereste is a crab apple with a spectacular spring flowering

PLUMS X 4

Victoria Czar

Old Greengage, Merryweather – a damson variety

PEARS X 3

Comice Conference Williams Bon Chretien

CHERRY X 2

Stella Merton Bigereau

One each of QUINCE – Vranja MEDLAR – Nottingham MULBERRY – Morus Nigra And to round things off 2 WALNUTS