This morning the world was nearly white. The air and sky turned cloudy with fog, and the ground and grass dusted with icing sugar frost.
The perfect day then to capture the winter silhouettes of my 2023 tree following trees.
Last year I followed a black mulberry which is growing in a large pot on the patio. If it flowers or fruits this year, I’ll update.
This year I decided to follow three apple trees: an old gnarled tree, likely “Beauty of Bath”; and two trees planted by us last winter, “Dawn” and “Norfolk Biffin”.
The two trees we planted were purchased from a great project aiming to preserve heritage apple, pear, plum and cherry varieties from the East of England. As ever, I had great difficulty narrowing it down!
I’m looking forward to following the trees that others have chosen too and to chart the annual cycle of my fruit trees. A lovely fig tree in St James Park will also be making appearances as and when I get into my office.
It be interesting to read about these different apple trees through the year, especially the two you planted last winter.
Happy tree following. xx
I really like the old apple tree … so much character in its leafless state!
Supporting the preservation of old varieties of fruit trees by growing them is a good thing to do. Good work! And they often taste good as well.
Yes I’m so excited to try them, possibly we will get some fruit from the new ones this year, although I should probably be patient and take any fruits off to let them put their energy into growing!
Excellent choice and a very worthwhile project!
I wonder if anyone knows all the varieties of apple? I read somewhere that you could eat a different variety of apple every day of the year and still have some to spare…
Thanks for joining us 🙂
My husband and my daughter would certainly be happy to take that challenge on!
I look forward to following your trees throughout the year! I’ve also chosen an apple tree this year!
Oh wonderful. I look forward to seeing how your apple is getting on too.