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Gin perry pear trees

Pyrus communis 'Gin'

Gin pears
Gin is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Gardening skill: Average
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Pollination group: 3
  • Uses: Hard cider

Gin is an heirloom English perry pear variety from the traditional perry-growing area of Gloucestershire.

It can be used to produce a high quality perry, often with a floral note.

Gin perry pear trees for sale

  • Semi-standard 1-year bare-root tree $39.95
    Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
    OHxF 87 rootstock
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

How to grow

Gin has reasonable resistance to scab and canker.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

Gin characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollination group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Picking seasonVery late
  • UsesHard cider
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
  • General resistanceAverage
  • CankerSome resistance
  • ScabSome resistance
  • Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)Zone 6 (-23C)Zone 7 (-18C)
  • Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1800 - 1849