The apple trees in the orchard are all of Norfolk heritage. They are a mixture of cooking and dessert apples and consist of: Happisburgh, Norfolk beauty, Norfolk royal, winter breedon, Norfolk green, roland, admiral, and jordan’s weeping. While apples are one of the easiest fruits to grow, they still require care throughout the year. You can do this by following our ranger's top tips below:
Spring
Sprinkle mulch around the base of the tree and replace or repair the guards protecting the bark.
Summer
Water the trees during prolong periods of dry weather and cut away dead or overgrown branches to increase apple growth during the autumn.
Autumn
Pick the ripened apples from the tree ready that are ready for eating or cooking.
Winter
Prune the trees by cutting away dead, damaged or diseased branches, but make sure to clean the tools between each tree to prevent contamination. Once again, repair or replace any damaged guard and place mulch around the base of the trees to protect them from the frost.
Good luck!