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Gin perry pear trees

$39.95
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

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

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Gin perry pear trees for sale

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  • Semi-standard, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95 Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
    Semi-vigorous rootstock
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All about Gin perry pear trees

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.

How to grow

Gin has reasonable resistance to scab and canker.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

Gin characteristics

  • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Gin?Average
  • Is Gin self-fertile?Not self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Gin?3
  • Is Gin good for pollinating others?Average
  • What season do you pick Gin?Very late
  • UsesHard cider
  • How long can you keep Gin in a fridge?1-2 months
  • What is the overall disease resistance of Gin?Average
  • How resistant is Gin to canker?Some resistance
  • Is Gin resistant to scab?Some resistance
  • What is the USDA hardiness zone for Gin?Zone 5 (-29C)Zone 6 (-23C)Zone 7 (-18C)
  • Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
  • Where does Gin originate from?United Kingdom
  • When was Gin first introduced?1800 - 1849

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 15-May-2026.

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