Perllan Treftadaeth Creigiau Heritage Orchard
A collection of 12 rare Welsh fruit trees planted in 2021
Casgliad o 12 goed ffrwythau prin a blannwyd yn 2021.
This orchard was planted at the depth of the Covid pandemic in 2021 to bring the promise of a brighter future. The trees were kindly donated by Natural Resources Wales.
Details of select varieties are set out below.
Please enjoy the orchard
Marged Nicholas
Versatile apple from Carmathen
also good for cider
Dessert/Culinary
Tree location 2
Pig Aderyn
(Bird's beak)
Early Eater and Cider apple from Norman Era
Originated in St. Dogmaels
Juicy green and scarlet stripes with a cider-like tang
Tree location 3
Denbigh Plum
Dessert & Culinary plum dating back to the 18th century
Excellent when eaten warm and straight from the tree. It is also good for cooking and jam making.
Denbigh Plum has PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Status
Pick and use in mid-September.
Tree Location 6 & 12
Gwell na mill
(seek no further)
Apple 17th century from Monmouth
Nutty and aromatic. Medicinal.
Keeps its shape when cooked. Makes a single variety cider.
Mid season triple purpose
Tree location 4
Pig y golomen
Apple dating from pre 1900 from Pembroke.
Bright green round cooker
Mid season cooker
Tree location 7
Cariad Cherry
Eating cherry from Caernarfon
Highly attractive heart-shaped cherry, rich red and sweet.
Tree location 1 & 9
Nant Gwrtheryn (Pen Llyn)
Nant Gwrtheyrn on the Pen Llyn in North Wales was an isolated quarry community accessible only by the sea.
A delightful golden russet eating apple with a fascinating fennel flavour
Pick in October, use October to December.
Tree location 5
Monmouth Beauty
Apple from Malpas
dated 18th century
A heavy cropping early eater.
Tree location 8
Bardsey Island
Apple found on Bardsey Island, Probably planted in the 1870s, was discovered near the remains of a 13th century abbey.
The apples have a lemon aroma, and will keep until November.
Tree location 11
Glan Sevin
Originating from Llangadog, a once popular mid-season eating apple.
The fruit is sweet and refreshing. Cropping is heavy and reliable. The handsome, large fruit have a crumbly yet juicy, fine-flavoured texture. At its best in early November.
Tree location 10
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