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| | | Perry Pears Perry Pears are large trees living up to 300 years, grown from at least Saxon times in the West Midlands and more recently in Somerset. They are beautiful trees, however, which deserve a place in everyone's orchard. There were over 100 varieties of Perry Pear identified in Gloucestershire, many of which were popular from before the written record of them, over 300 years ago. Perry Pears have strong resistance to diseases like canker and scab, and have prolific early blossom. Perry as a drink was never as popular as cider as its quality was variable and too weather dependent. As a consequence many trees have been grubbed up over the past century, and this fascinating and valuable part of our national heritage is under threat. You can find more information and pictures in our blog. If a variety is sold out, please pre-order for delivery in autumn 2012.
Best Quality Perry: Barland, Butt, Gin, Green Horse, Hendre Huffcap, Yellow Huffcap.
Sweet Perry: Barnet, Hendre Huffcap, Red Pear.
Medium Sharp Perry: Blakeney Red, Brandy, Gin, Green Horse, Hartpury Green, Merrylegs, Thorn, Yellow Huffcap.
Bittersharp Perry: Barland, Butt, Oldfield.
Smaller sized trees: Brandy, Merrylegs, Oldfield, Thorn.
Our Perry Pears are either grown on Pyrus communis rootstock, which will produce a traditional sized tree to over 6m, or on Quince 'A', which will give you a tree up to 4.5m. These trees will produce fruit much more quickly than those on Pyrus communis, and is our default rootstock. We currently sell our perries as one year old maidens or 2 year old bush trees. We also currently sell 5 selected trees as a collection.
Supplier : R.V. Roger Ltd.
We donate half of our profit on sales of Perry Pears to Common Ground
All our perry pear trees are bare root. At the height of the lifting season - between November and March - there may be up to a month’s delay between placing the order and dispatching due to pressure of orders, which are dealt with in date sequence, and the weather. Orders for perry pear trees from March to September are confirmed in late October/ early November ready for dispatch from November. Please consult our planting and care guide on receipt of your order.
The picture shows 'Parsonage' in blossom in the orchard at our old house, with typical strong healthy foliage. A shame you can't hear the bees!
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