Mystery greengage
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:39 am
Hi all
I've carried out quite a lot of work on a rather neglected and unloved orchard. It's mostly apples. which I managed to get identified a couple of years ago, but there is one greengage which had failed to fruit for me until now.
Most of the apple varieties date from the '60's - which fits with the site history (although there are still a couple lurking that may be earlier). Nothing too special but a nice mix - so I'm guessing this gage is likely to be Reine Claude de Bavay as that's a popular one. Can anyone confirm?
The tree isn't particularly vigorous, even with the recent neglect, so that should fit too. Pictures of tree, branch and fruit attached.
Thanks for looking!
Jo
I've carried out quite a lot of work on a rather neglected and unloved orchard. It's mostly apples. which I managed to get identified a couple of years ago, but there is one greengage which had failed to fruit for me until now.
Most of the apple varieties date from the '60's - which fits with the site history (although there are still a couple lurking that may be earlier). Nothing too special but a nice mix - so I'm guessing this gage is likely to be Reine Claude de Bavay as that's a popular one. Can anyone confirm?
The tree isn't particularly vigorous, even with the recent neglect, so that should fit too. Pictures of tree, branch and fruit attached.
Thanks for looking!
Jo