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Cydonia Champion
Quince Tree
Common Name: Champion Quince TreeLatin Name: Cydonia oblonga 'Champion'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Large white flowersFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/Greenish YellowPollination group: Self fertile Quince 'Champion' is a vigorous tree producing regular, heavy crops of fruit from a young age, even in wetter soils where some other varieties struggle. Large, single bowl-shaped flowers are produced in abundance in spring followed by greenish-yellow, pear shaped fruits which ripen slightly earlier than some of the other quinces. There are many different culinary uses for this for this quince, including cooking; when it is cooked the flesh turns a bluish-pink colour.
Ficus Brown Turkey
Brown Turkey Fig Tre
Common Name: Brown Turkey Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'Soil: Tolerant of most soilsEventual Height and Spread: 4m x 3mPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: August/SeptemberFruit colour: Dark, pear shaped fruits with red flesh.The ‘Brown Turkey’ is a highly ornamental small tree, or large bush, which is one of the oldest fruit trees in cultivation. This fig tree is valued for its plentiful harvest of pear-shaped brown fruits, which have a red flesh, and a rich yet sweet taste. The ‘Brown Turkey’ has deeply lobed glossy green leaves which are the perfect foil for the purple-brown fruits. This heavy cropper will thrive in a sunny position and it will do particularly well when planted against a south facing wall.This tree has an eventual size of 4m x 3m but will grow well in a container with its roots restricted and this will also keep it more compact.
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Ficus Kadota
Kadota Fig Tree
Common Name: Kadota Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus carica 'Kadota’ Soil: Tolerant of most soilsPosition: Full sun, shelter from strong windsFruit picking time: Late AugustFruit colour: Yellow-green The ‘Kadota’ is a fantastic variety of fig which produces medium sized fruits that are yellow-green in colour with a juicy red inner flesh. The fruits are ready for picking in late summer and can be enjoyed fresh or cooked up into a delicious fig jam or jelly. As with all fig varieties, you are best planting this tree in a sunny and sheltered position – the perfect spot would be in front of a south-facing wall.
Ficus Panache
Striped Tiger Fig Tree
Common Name: Striped Tiger Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus carica 'Panache'Soil: Tolerant of most soilsPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: August-SeptemberFruit colour: Yellow, striped, green in Autumn. Ficus carica 'Panache' also known as the tiger fig is an ancient variety recorded in history as far back as 1668 in France. This self fertile tree produces small green flowers in late spring followed by unusual, brightly striped yellow and green figs with crimson, strawberry flavoured flesh. The deeply lobed, dark green summer leaves turn yellow in autumn before falling.
Ribes Hinnonmaki Green
Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Green
Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki GreenLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Green'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilsPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Green berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities and an abundances of fruit is produced when in season. The medium sized green berries have an excellent sweet, aromatic taste when ripe. These can be used for culinary purposes.
Ribes Invicta
Gooseberry Invicta
Common Name: Gooseberry InvictaLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa var reclinatum 'Invicta'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large oval, pale green berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large green berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.
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