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St James Village Orchard

Details of the Tree at Grid Ref E1

Tree Details   
Grid Ref
E1
Tree Type Apple
Variety Belle de Boskoop
Rootstock MM106
Date Planted 15 March 2010
Tree Description A large fruit of the Blenheim type less good and sharper but crisp and juicy, forming a large wide tree like Blenheim, cropping more freely. Free from scab and canker. A new year dessert apple.
Comments Suggested by RP. Lawrence D. Hills' high Vitamin C group, 16.40Mg. Vitamin C per 100 grams.
Orchard Map
There was an Old Man of Girgenti, who lived in profusion and plenty; he lay on two chairs, and ate thousands of pears, that susceptible Man of Girgenti   (Edward Lear)