Fruit tree comparisons
 Hendre Huffcap |  Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| A well-known English perry pear variety, and a reliable cropper. Makes a light, low-tannin perry. | Stardust is a new mid-season self-fertile blush cherry. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cherry trees Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
Using
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cherry trees Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
Disease resistance
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cherry trees Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | |
| Scab | Some resistance |
Climate
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cherry trees Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cherry trees Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Fruit color | Orange / Red |