Description
Juicy crisp bite of good flavour. Tip-bearing tree often chosen for its ornamental appeal when flowering. Brightly coloured fruit are nicely displayed in a weeping fashion. Initially shape the tree with structure starting higher than normal, to allow for the weeping effect later. Popular throughout Ireland since the 1830s. Part of the ‘Crofton’ collection associated with Co. Sligo.
Use: Eater
Flowering: Mid Season
Picking: Mid (September)
Ripe: September – October
Suitable for Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).
