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Fruit tree comparison - Gin
Perry pear tree
Gin

A rare English perry pear variety with good disease resistance and medium acid and tannins.
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Growing


Perry pear tree
Gin
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
PloidyDiploid
Bearing regularityBiennial tendency
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Perry pear tree
Gin
Picking seasonVery late
UsesHard cider
CroppingGood
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Perry pear tree
Gin
General resistanceAverage
CankerSome resistance
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Perry pear tree
Gin
Cold hardiness (USDA)(5) -20F / -29C
(6) -10F / -23C
(7) 0F / -18C
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
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Identification


Perry pear tree
Gin
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
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