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.







We have in place very rigorous standards for the health,
providence and uniformity of all our fruiting plants & trees. Our Nursery and the stock we grow is
inspected and passported for health regularly by DEFRA experts [formerly the Ministry of Agriculture]
and we have in place our own stringent controls and inspection programmes to ensure our fruiting
bushes and trees are the best, most disease free stocks available and truly beyond compare.
We always propagate from certified stock where this exists and have the highest standards regarding providence
and grading. If only the very best will do – as it should – then you can rely on a Chris Bowers fruiting
plant to give the most exemplary results available. We firmly believe that only the very healthiest
stock can and does produce vastly superior results – and it shows.
























