This Mini Orchard Cordon collection consists of 3 popular self-fertile varieties, suitable for growing countrywide, 1 each of the following:
Cordon Apple ' James Grieve'
A classic dessert apple, raised in Scotland in 1893. The attractive bright red flushed fruits have a crisp yet melting flesh with plenty of juice & excellent flavour. Picked early, the fruits can also be cooked & are delicious stewed. Good resistance to late frosts. Does very well in the north. Resistant to mildew. Season: Sept
- Oct. Self-fertile.
Cordon Plum ' Marjorie's Seedling'
A very popular late dessert/culinary plum producing medium-large violet fruits with a very good sweet flavour. The fruit hangs well on the tree until the first autumn frosts. Heavy cropping. Very resistant to disease. Can be grown in the north. Season: late Sept. Self-fertile.
Cordon Cherry ' Sunburst'
A heavy cropping dessert cherry producing large sweet fruits that are almost black when fully ripe. Delicious flavour. The fruits store well for a short period after picking. Season: late July. Self-fertile.
Available for delivery: late November
- early May.