Orchard behind Village Hall

Thanks to Robert and Trudy Birkmyre for completing an inventory of the Orchards in October 2021.

Orchard behind Village Hall

For the Village Orchard West of Alderman Way click here.

For the Village Orchard East of Alderman Way click here.

Pending photograph.

From Rear Row Left to Right: 1 2 3 4

Middle Row Left to Right: 5 6 7 8

Front Row Left to Right: 9 10 11

Tree NumberVarietyNotesHarvest
1GreengageRare. Small green plumJuly & August
2AppleAutumn
3AppleProbably BramleyOctober
4Victoria PlumAugust & September
5GreengageRare. Small green plum.July & August
6AppleDessert. Stores well.October
7AppleDessert. Eat immediately.September
8Golden Plum Warwickshire DrooperJuly & August
9Apple BraeburnAutumn
10AppleDessert. Stores well.October
11CherryDessert or bird foodMid Summer
Orchard behind village hall on Sabin Drive

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.