Tree Details | |
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Grid Ref | G4 |
Tree Type | Almond |
Variety | Adam's Pearmain |
Rootstock | Wild pear |
Date Planted | 18 March 2010 |
Tree Description | A large coppery russetted fruit with a red cheek, fertile, scab resistant and vigorous. One of the strongest growing and a splendid orchard tree. Tall upright growth. Leaves scarlet in autumn. A late October/November pear. |
Comments | Suggested by EK. |
Orchard Map |
Gather William pears, or Williams's pears, to be didactic, as they are named after a Mr Williams who was the first person to distribute Bon Chretien pears in England. They are the palest gold with rough dark freckling, and delicious beyond words. (Ronald Blythe)