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Thorn

Thorn is a traditional English perry pear tree, with heavy crops of small yellow perry pears.

It was known in the 17th century, when it was also used for eating and cooking.

Pyrus communis

Thorn perry pear trees for sale

  • 11-year maiden bare-root tree 24.45€
    Pyrodwarf rootstock
    Large size (3m-4m after 10 years)
  • 21-year maiden bare-root tree 24.45€
    Pyrus c. Kirchensaller rootstock
    Full size size (4.5m-6m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Deliveries resume December 2020

Thorn characteristics

  • CroppingHeavy
  • Keeping1-2 months
  • Useful forCulinaryHard cider
  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • PloidyDiploid
  • VigourAverage vigour
  • Bearing regularityRegular
  • Climate typeTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Period of origin1650 - 1699
  • Fruit colourGreen / Yellow
  • Fruit sizeSmall