Fruit Trees of Dibbinsdale

Many details of the trees fruit are still to be recorded. Most we do not know the name of.  

Each tree will have photos taken throughout the seasons and its fruits sampled. 

So over time the attributes of each tree will be revealed.

Its also important to know I am no fruit tree expert. 

But learning, talking and tasting with anyone is fun.

Many thanks to Dr. Hilary Ash of Wirral Wildlife & Katie Tonge of Heathfield Orchards, for sharing their extensive knowledge.

https://wirralwildlife.blogspot.com/              https://www.facebook.com/heathfieldorchards/

This project started  in August 2023, but most trees seem to be on a rest year, and some are too young, so the blossom was missed, and then not many fruited. 

2024 - only 4 trees had good crops this year.

2025 will be when we keep a better eye on the blossoming and fruiting time of our trees.

There are many groups, organisations & individuals either planting or reviving orchards.

So check the links page for some examples.

At Dibbinsdale we have inherited a walled garden, with a number of fruit trees, some old and some very young. 

Why the particular varieties were selected we do not know,  excepting the trees planted recently, by Wirral Wildlife.

There are 3 main uses for apples

Dessert (Eating)

Cookers 

Cider

Fruits can also be used for Jam, Jelly, Tea, Butter, Vinegar, Chutney, Foamed, Dried, Decoration

some varieties have a single use, and others are dual or multiple uses

The other consideration is harvest time - spread over months, or a few weeks?

No sprays are used on the trees or fruit