Apple Trees

A variety notable for its beautiful drooping habit which has made it sought after for lawn and specimen planting. A small bright greenish yellow, golden flushed apple which ripens in September. The rather decorative fruits have sometimes been used for ornamental purposes as late as Christmas. The yellow flesh has a crisply refreshing flavour which used to command a high market value in the Kent and London area, but is seldom seen today. Pollinate with Redsleeves, Falstaff, James Grieve, Jester etc.

A suitably handsome and regally coloured Apple for such a name, the fruits are heavily flushed dark ruby red. By contrast the flesh is very pale and creamy with a delicate, perfumed floral flavour. First recorded in 1831 but thought to be even older, this is a small compact tree the fruits of which should be harvested in early September, they will keep for a month or more. Pollinate with Spartan, Red Ellison, Orleans Reinette, Howgate Wonder etc.

A recent introduction with very heavy yields of attractive fruits which have a lovely scarlet skin colouring. The fruits are of similar quality and flavour to Gala. For eating October to January.

Raised in 1956, so not especially old but a variety never fully appreciated and deserving wider cultivation, the fine, bright coloured fruits are ready for picking mid October and for use right through December, the flavour is excellent rich, aromatic but sweet too. Gavin arose as a cross of Merton Worcester and a seedling variety with a scab resistance and this quality has been passed on: Gavin has excellent scab resistance and disease resistance in general, as well as beautiful blossom. Recommended. Pollinate with Greensleeves, Orleans, Charles Ross etc.

Valuable because of its very early season, and so named because it ripens around St Margarets day, 22nd July. Also known as Red Joaneting, this is a pretty, highly coloured apple which is ideal picked and eaten straight from the tree. The flavour is slightly sharp, but juicy and refreshing. An upright tree.