An attractive small tree, flat topped, with a spreading semi-weeping habit.
The small russet fruits can be eaten when fully ripe from October onwards.
Even when quite young the tree takes on a picturesque and architectural appearance.
The flowers are large and pure white and the large leathery leaves turn a lovely russet-copper colour in autumn.
The ‘Greengage of Damson’. Native of the West Midlands. Small hedgerow damson – very reliable with intense flavour. Similar to the ‘Westmorland’ damson. (Shropshire 17th Century)
Still the most revered of all white fleshed peaches. The flavour is intense and rich. Heavy cropping and suitable for sheltered situations. Freestone. (Rivers of Sawbridgeworth 1906)
This variety is far more reliable than other Apricots producing masses of flower and very large fruit with a strong red blush on an orange background. An intense apricot flavour. (France)
Large, golden yellow fruit of good gage-like flavour. Can be picked early for cooking. Excellent for bottling and freezing. (France 1860)
A most unusual gage with very sweet golden melting flesh. Large with an attractive red cheek. Regular cropper. (Herts. 19th Century)
An unusually large plum sized damson both for dessert and culinary use. Reliable heavy crops. Self fertile. (Nottingham 1907)
Large, brown, pear-shaped fruit with a sugary, rich, red flesh and a good compact habit.
