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Red Pear

Red Pear

Synonyms: Aylton Red, Black Horse, Blunt Red, Red Horse, Sack

Red PearKnown for at least 400 years. Probably a Herefordshire variety. The tree may be of various shapes. A vintage quality variety.

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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Pear of the Moment

Green Longdon
Green Longdon

Widely grown in north west Gloucestershire. A largish tree. Probably a very old variety.

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