Below are photos of all recognised perry pear varieties in the National perry Pear Collection and some other dual-purpose fruit. Click on the variety for more photographs and a word or two about it.
Further information about many varieties can be found in Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties by Charles Martell’s book – this book, a highly detailed research volume is available from the Centre (see publications page for more details).
Scions (graftwood) of most of these varieties can be supplied from the collection in February each year. Availability is dependant on the previous years growth. For further information contact phil@99pines.com. Strictly UK delivery only.
The DNA of most of these varieties has been determined from trees in the collection and is used as an aid to identification.
