| Tree Details | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | R1 |
| Tree Type | Quince |
| Variety | Meecher's Prolific |
| Rootstock | Quince A |
| Date Planted | 18 March 2010 |
| Tree Description | Large golden pear shaped fruit. Slow growing, and often only cropping when three years old. |
| Comments | Also known as Meech's Prolific, Meacher's Prolific, Meach's Prolific. |
| 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)