From our collection of trees & shrubs we have selected some fruit trees with their appropriate symbolism.

 

  

 

Pear ~ Pyrus communis ~ Health & Hope ~ On birth of a baby girl~

 

 

Apple ~ Malus domestica ~ Good Luck ~ On birth of a baby boy ~

 

 

Peach ~ Persica ~ Fruit of Life ~ Good Luck Gift to a Man ~

Quince ~ Cydonia oblonga ~ Fruit of Love ~ Protection against evil~ Cherry ~ Prunus avium ~ Emblem of Beauty ~

 

 

Damson ~ Prunus damascena ~ Patience & Perseverance ~

 

 

Mulberry ~ Morus niger ~ Symbol of Wisdom ~

 

 

Orange ~ Happiness & Prosperity ~Marriage & Fruitfulness ~

 

  

 

Lemon ~ Tree of Luck & Pride ~ Tree of Passion & Discretion ~

 

 

 

   Fig ~ Peace & Abundance ~ Wisdom & Integrity ~

 

 

Olive ~ Olive europa ~ Symbol of Peace & Love ~

 

 

Medlar ~ Traditional in Monastic Gardens ~

 

 

~Hazel ~ Walnut ~ Almonds ~

 

 

 This weeks tip bits and trivia is based on the medlar tree. Read below to gain access to more information on this tree
 

 

 The medlar is a lovely tree to look at but is so overlooked because of its funny brown fruit which I myself find ascetically pleasing. It is a medium sized spreading tree with attractive green leaves. Its white blossom appears in May / June and the ‘funny’ fruit appears in September.  All fruit trees are helpful to wildlife and the environment and do not take up to large a space.

 

 

 

 

To use these ‘funny’ fruits, wait until they are ripe and then make this famous preserve from a Mrs Charles Roundell.

 

 

  Gather the medlars when quite sound, wipe them well and let them stew in a preserving pan with just enough water to cover them until they are in a pulp. Drain through canvas or a jelly bag, but do not press the pulp. Weigh the juice and allow 1/2lb of sugar for every pint. Boil until quite clear, stirring and skimming well. When it jellies, pour it into small jars and let it set. When firm lay a fitted round of greaseproof paper dipped in brandy over each jar. Use as red currant jelly.

 

 

 

Next week I will tell you about another tree…..

 

Quince Jelly:

Pare and core some ripe quinces, cut them up and weigh them. They should be put immediately into a pot with 1 pint of water for each pound of fruit. Let them simmer until just tender, not too long enough to change the colour to red, it should be quite pale. Strain through a jelly bag or muslin over a colander. Weigh the juice when cool and put into a preserving pan and boil fast for 10 to 15 minutes. Take off heat and stir in ¾ pound of sugar for each 1lb of juice. Boil for another 15 to 20 minutes until cooked, stirring all the time and remove any scum.