Warwickshire Drooper
£20.50
An old variety that arose in the West Midlands has become well known. Its name is apt – in time having a drooping habit. Large yellow fruits speckled red with sweet yellow juicy flesh. A self fertile variety A strong growing tree that crops regularly and heavily.
Pricing time – early September Pollination group – B
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| Rootstock | St Julien A maiden (moderate), St Julien A two year (moderate) |
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