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DNA

The Hartpury Heritage Trust has commissioned the DNA profiling of the National Collection.

The results are available at FruitID.

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Pear of the Moment

Yellow Huffcap
Yellow Huffcap

A large tree, known from Westbury-on-Severn. A heavy cropper producing an excellent quality perry. Widely planted over several hundred years, hence some seven or more synonyms. This pear is noted for the strength and quality of its perry, however fruit should be shaken before it is ripe otherwise it may rot on the tree.

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