Apples
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Bonza
Pink Lady
Gala
Granny Smith
Peaches
Ellendale
Apricots
Moorpark
Nectarine
Flavourtop
Plums
Satsuma
Mariposa
Citrus
Valencia orange
Minneola tangelo
Eureka lemon
Imperial mandarin
Ruby grapefruit
Figs
Brown Turkey
Mulberry
Black mulberry
Pomegranates
Seedling (3)
Olives
Manzanillo (2)
Picholine
Barnea
Picual
All seem to be doing very well (with one exception) - in fact, the Mulberry is already fruiting producing the odd berry - they are tasty but a little dry - I think the mulberry needs more water.
The exception performance wise is the fig which is still struggling to put out a leaf. I think it will manage to wake up after its winter slumber but it is certainly taking its time...
I have plans for more trees too - more pomegranates, more olives, a Tahitian lime in a protected little pocket, perhaps more apricots and some cider apples? I fancy a mini grove of pistachios and almonds. I fancy a walnut or two over by the shearing shed.
What are your favourite fruit trees? Is there a variety you grow that I MUST have? What haven't I thought of that would work in our Mediterranean climate which also gets a frost?
Interesting that you have a plum called 'Satsuma'. We have a citrus fruit that is local to this area called 'Satsuma'. It tastes like a cross between a tangerine and an orange (to me.)
ReplyDeleteI have a peach tree, an apple I just planted and a really old pear tree that came with the property. I think it's great to be able to plant so many trees!
I'm afraid I will be impatient in waiting for them to provide... that's really why I got them in at the first opportunity.
DeleteIf you are growing apricots then you MUST have a Blenheim apricot, they are the best flavored apricot, Moorparks pale in comparison.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks for that Michelle, I will look out for Blenheim.
DeleteOh I'm positively green with envy - so much space!
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