This Mini Orchard Cordon collection consists of 3 popular self-fertile varieties, suitable for growing countrywide, 1 each of the following:
Cordon Apple 'Ellison's Orange'
This wonderful dessert apple is over 100 years old. It is an excellent alternative to Cox as it is much easier to grow and is particularly recommended for the north where it is a popular garden variety. Crisp red-flushed fruits. Intensely rich and aromatic with a hint of aniseed. Highly resistant to scab and mildew. Very attractive blossom. Season: late Sept - late Oct. Self-fertile.
Cordon Plum 'Victoria'
The UK’s best known plum, raised in 1840 and grown commercially. The fruits are pinkish red with sweet, yellow, juicy flesh. A very popular dessert variety but also excellent cooked, producing a lovely pink syrup and almond aroma. Heavy cropping. Blossom is frost resistant. Season: late Aug. Self-fertile.
Cordon Cherry 'Summer Sun'
This dark red dessert cherry is an excellent choice for the north and more exposed areas, cropping well even in poor summers. It is compact in growth and ideal for small gardens. The fruits are large and sweet with an excellent flavour. Season: late July. Self-fertile.