Perry Pear Gin

A very old perry variety from Gloucestershire, Pyrus communis Gin is used for high quality, mild-bittersharp perry with a flowery aroma and medium acid and tannin levels. Forming a slightly vigorous, spreading, spur-bearing tree, it’s a good cropper, though as it has a biennial tendency, it’s advisable to thin pears early. Perry pears should be used soon after picking, as they do not keep well. Perry pear Gin has good resistance to scab and canker.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well drained soil
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: Late October
Keep: October–November
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-sterile; Pollination Group 3-4
Uses: Perry

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During the bareroot season, our Pears are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.