We have a rich heritage in fruit tree growing in this area. Residents of our villages have counted among propagators of new, renowned varieties of apple, head-gardeners at West Hall and top Fruit Tree specialists at RHS Wisley. We have started our research into this and will update you in the future as the project moves along.
As appetisers, did you know that George Carpenter, the former head gardener at West Hall, developed five new apple varieties? These are called ‘George Carpenter’, ‘Byfleet Seedling’, ‘Victory’, ‘Shoesmith’, and ‘Comrade’ – four of
which are held at RHS Wisley. In 2018, West Hall planted a specially commissioned ‘Byfleet Seedling’ to mark the centenary of Armistice Day.
On behalf of the Byfleet, West Byfleet, & Pyrford Residents’ Association (RA)