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St James Village Orchard

Details of the Tree at Grid Ref G4

Tree Details   
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)