Frank P Matthews
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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Apple
A distinctive late eating apple with attractive lenticel spots, red-brown skin and a rich, aromatic, nutty flavour.
Mulberry
Small weeping tree. The small, white fruits turn reddish-pink as they mature.
Cherry
Pinkish-red skin with pale yellow flesh. Sweet and distinctive flavour. One of the most popular English white cherries!
Apple Cider
Well flavoured bittersharp, compact growth habit. Yellow-green background with a strong dark red flush.
Orange with red flush. Large fruit cream white-flesh and a sweet light flavour. Good keeper, ideal for stewing.
A spectacular, star shaped apple with 5 angular sides. Yellow with orange flush.
Walnut
Large round, thin shelled nut with pale yellow kernel. Strong grower, crops early in life. Partially self-fertile.
Cherrycot
Dark purplish-red round fruits with a wonderful cherry aroma, smaller than an apricot but bigger than a cherry.
Miracot
Mirabelle x Apricot. A wonderfully sweet and juicy egg-shaped fruit. Yellow with a pretty red blush.
Aprium
Hardy inter-specific fruit produces juicy, crimson fruits with a beautiful taste and aroma. Compact grower.
Quince
Smooth round shaped fruit. One of the few that have claims of fresh eating qualities. Heavy cropping.
Large yellow-green fruits cook to a delicious yellow puree. A firm baker with very attractive flower.