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Hellen’s Green

A lost variety which was re-discovered as a result of Herbert Durham’s 1923 album coming to light. One of an avenue planted at the Hellens, Much Marcle in 1710 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Anne.

Origin: Much Marcle, Herefordshire

Status: Critical

For further information on this and other pears, please see "Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties" by Charles Martell.

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