Autumn 2012 Orchard visit to Cotehele NT, Cornwall

Cotehele has an old orchard and a new mother orchard. The old orchard has been left unattended for many years, apart from cutting the grass. Many trees are dying.

As can be seen from the map, the cider, dessert and culinary apples have all been segregated.

The trees are on a mixture of M25 and M106 rootstocks, and are spaced a quite a distance apart.

Some of the cherry trees in the old orchard show the prominent grafting joint.

Located outside of Cotehele, but still within the estate, is a new cherry orchard.