Fruit trees

After clearing the overgrown ivy from the boundary wall a group of residents got together to purchase five fruit trees and some climbing plants:

Egremont Russet apple

The flesh is cream, tinged yellow, sweet and firm with a rich nutty flavour. One of the few russets available in quantity. (Sussex 19th Century)

Red Falstaff apple

The select red sport of 'Falstaff '. Fruity well balanced flavour, crisp and juicy. Frost resistant and self fertile. One of the heaviest yielding varieties. Can be stored easily and eaten throughout the winter. Highly recommended for every garden. (Norfolk 1983)

Onward pear

Laxton's Superb x Doyenne du Comice. This is an excellent quality pear, quite resistant to spring frosts. Medium size. Light green fruit changes to yellow-green, some have a pinkish flush and others a heavy russet. Creamy white flesh has a sweet rich and juicy flavour. Good cropper. (Wisley, Surrey. 1947)

Opal plum

Oullins Green Gage x Early Favourite. One of the most reliable garden plums. Known as the early Victoria. A medium reddish-purple fruit with superb flavour. Self fertile. (Sweden 1925)

Along with the fruit trees we’ve also planted a clematis (‘Blue Angel’ variety), honeysuckle (‘Lonicera’ variety) and jasmine (‘Clotted Cream’ variety).