Fruit tree comparisons
 Winnals Longdon |  Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional English perry pear variety, which produces a low tannin perry. | Count Althann's Gage, also known as Reine Claude Conducta, a true gage but with a richer and more plum-like flavor than other gages. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | Plum tree Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
Using
| Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | Plum tree Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Uses | Juice Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-3 days |
Disease resistance
| Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | Plum tree Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Average |
Climate
| Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | Plum tree Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Winnals Longdon | Plum tree Count Althan's Gage | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Czech Republic |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Green / Yellow | Red |