Tree Details | |
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Grid Ref | N1 |
Tree Type | Apple |
Variety | Greensleeves |
Rootstock | MM106 |
Date Planted | 15 March 2010 |
Tree Description | James Grieve x Golden Delicious. Sweetness and honeyed taste of Golden Delicious but balanced by acidity of James Grieve; firm, juicy, deep cream flesh. Early in season the fruit is hard and sharp, becoming sweeter and softer. A late autumn dessert apple. |
Comments | Suggested by EK. |
Orchard Map |
Gather William pears, or Williams's pears, to be didactic, as they are named after a Mr Williams who was the first person to distribute Bon Chretien pears in England. They are the palest gold with rough dark freckling, and delicious beyond words. (Ronald Blythe)