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Newbridge

Newbridge

Synonyms: White Moorcroft

NewbridgeA Worcestershire variety known from Berrow. The flower buds may be pink or red. The large flowers make for a striking tree in springtime.

Origin: Berrow, Worcestershire

Status: Not endangered

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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Tumper
Tumper

Known from Huntley, Gloucestershire. An early maturing perry pear, its fruits are quite small.

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