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Thorn perry pear trees

Pyrus communis
Thorn pears
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Thorn is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Thorn is a traditional perry pear tree, with heavy crops of small yellow perry pears.

Thorn perry pear trees for sale

Bare-root

  • BR12-year bare-root tree Pyrodwarf rootstock £49.00
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
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Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

Thorn can be pollinated by most mid-bloom pears, including Conference.

History

Thorn is an old pear variety from Gloucestershire, known from the 17th century. Originally used for eating and cooking it is now primarily considered used for perry production.


Thorn characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates

Using

  • CroppingHeavy
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
  • Food usesCulinaryHard cider

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1650 - 1699
  • Fruit colourGreen / Yellow

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.