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We have a selection of Perry Pear trees for sale. Perry Pears are traditionally grown in the three counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Herefordshire. They make large long lived trees and the fruit is used to make Perry.
Trees are available as ‘maidens’ and grown on wild pear rootstock (Pyrus communis)
Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order value, excluding carriage – 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details.
Perry Pear trees are dispatched between late November and late March when dormant.
We have ended sales of trees still available for now to enable us to fulfill earlier orders before the end of March. If we progress well we will make any varieties we have stock of available again.
Brandy
£18.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
Grows to be a small to medium sized tree. It is a good cropper from an early age. Pears turbinate in shape. Skin pale green or yellowish green that is usually flushed bright red. Produces a rather dark strong perry.
Harvest – October Pollination group – C
Gin
£18.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
One of a number of Perry varieties that is named after spirits or strong drinks presumably as an indication of their strength. Of medium vigour with slightly spreading branching. Heavy cropping when it gets going, but can be biennial. Pears broadly turbinate having an almost round appearance. Skin green with an orange flush.
Harvest – mid October Pollination group – C
Hartpury Green
£18.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
A very old variety first mentioned in 1662 and regularly since then. Also known as Chaceley Green. It produces round or oblate fruits that are harvested in the second half of October. The pears are pale green or greenish yellow with some russetting.
Harvest – mid October Pollination group – A
Thurston’s Red
£18.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
First recorded in the 1880s arising near Dymock close to the Gloucestershire and Herefordshire border. Hence also known as Dymock Red. The pears are pyriform or turbinate in shape becoming yellowish skinned with a red flush.
Harvest – mid October Pollination group – B