The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Growing => Fruit => Topic started by: shearling on August 08, 2011, 06:03:25 pm
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Hi does anyone have the knowledge or know where to get it to identify different varieties for the types of fruit trees? I do not mean the obvious this is an apple that is a plum ;D ;D I mean the varieties. We have some very old apple, plum, gauge trees in our garden and I would like to know what they are? I have been told that one is the 'Dunster damson' but it looks and tastes like a regular Victoria plum to me. I have not got much of a clue when it comes to the taste varieties of plums or much for apples. Also how do you tell the difference between a gauge and a plum - is it colour? We live in the West country so some maybe cider apples but all taste quite sweet. I could upload photos but would prefer not to have the hassle if no one can help and also if someone can would need to know what you need to see.
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We will have a dedicated identification board on the new site.
Post some photos of tree, leaf, bark and fruit (and flower if you have them) and someone might know.
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Try Brogdale - they have a huge apple collection and I'm sure will have folk who can ID.
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I would say Brogdale as well for anything that can't be identified on here. They are very helpful.