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St James Village Orchard

Details of the Tree at Grid Ref C3

Tree Details   
Grid Ref
C3
Tree Type Apple
Variety Golden Noble
Rootstock M25
Date Planted 04 February 2011
Tree Description Re-discovered in old orchard at Stowe Hall, in Bardolph, Norfolk in 1820 but listed in the fruit catalogue of W Perfect of Pontefract in 1769. This is an excellent culinary apple, which is said to make the best apple pies! Stores very well, and mellows to become a brisk, richly flavoured eating apple by spring.
Comments
Orchard Map
Apple, pear and cherry make excellent firewood.   (William Robinson)