Thanks to Robert and Trudy Birkmyre for completing an inventory of the Orchards in October 2021.
For the Village Orchard West of Alderman Way click here.
For the Village Orchard behind the Village Hall click here.
Harvest times are only a guide. Ripening is dependent on the weather during the growing season. Fruit is ripe when it comes away from the tree easily; it should never be pulled as this could damage fruit buds.
Tree Number | Variety | Notes | Harvest |
15 | Cherry | Dessert & bird food | July |
16 | Pear | Dessert | September |
17 | Pear | Dessert. Conference. Stores well. | September |
18 | Apple | Dessert. Russet, rare, Stores well. | October |
19 | Apple | Dessert. Very sweet. Eat as soon as ripe. | September & October |
20 | Cherry | Dessert. Bird food. | July |
21 | Apple | Dessert. Stores well. | Late October |
22 | Cherry | Dessert. Sunburst Colt. Blackcherry. | July |
23 | Cherry | Dessert & bird food | July |