Sunday 1 January 2017

DNA testing our trees

We were fortunate to be given a number of trees for the orchard, although the varieties were unknown. We've now had three of these trees DNA tested. Although the identity of one remains uncertain, two of the larger trees at the bottom of the orchard have now been identified as Newton Wonder and Annie Elizabeth. We've also been able to confirm that a tree labelled on receipt as Irish Peach is (slightly frustratingly) another Beauty of Bath. The list of varieties and plan have been updated on the "tree planting layout" page.

Anyway, Ellie paid us a flying visit just before Christmas...