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St James Village Orchard

Trees List

Grid Ref Tree Type Variety Date Planted Rootstock  
D4 Almond Prunus Dulcis 15 March 2010 St Julien seedling Details
G4 Almond Adam's Pearmain 18 March 2010 Wild pear Details
K8 Almond Adam's Pearmain 15 March 2010 MM106 Details

 

Gather William pears, or Williams's pears, to be didactic, as they are named after a Mr Williams who was the first person to distribute Bon Chretien pears in England. They are the palest gold with rough dark freckling, and delicious beyond words.   (Ronald Blythe)