Hundreds of rare and ancient varieties of cider apple have been donated to the National Trust by a collector
Henry May began growing cider apple trees 25 years ago, attracted by their fanciful names, such as Netherton Late Blower, Slack-ma-Girdle and Billy Down Pippin. With the help of the National Trust, Mr May has now taken cuttings from his trees, and these have been grafted onto new root stock. Most of the trees will be planted across southwest England, but some have been returned to the countries where they originated, hundreds of years ago. The trees are expected to start bearing fruit for cider in around seven years' time.
Published Friday 29 January 2016
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