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Moorcroft
Pear information
A widespread variety from Moorcroft Farm, Colwall. Invariably known as `Malvern Hills' east of the Severn. A fine vintage variety. Grows into a fine oak-like tree.
- Synonyms:
- Choke Pear, Chokers, Malvern Hills, Malvern Pear, Stinking Bishop
- Status:
- Not endangered
- Uses:
- Unknown
- Location of origin:
- Colwall/Heref
- Collections:
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1 tree in the Hartpury Collection 1
1 tree in the Hartpury Collection 2
1 tree in the National Collection of Perry Pears - Buy/sell:
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Collections containing Moorcroft
| Collection name | Species | Reference | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartpury 1 | Pyrus communis | PPE30 | November 2001 |
| Hartpury 2 | Pyrus communis | CPE50 | January 2007 |
| National Collection of Perry Pears | Pyrus communis | M1 | November 1992 |
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