Gloucestershire Orchard Group

Pear information

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.

Synonyms:

Black Huffcap, Brown Huffcap, Chandos Huffcap, Green Huffcap, Huffcap, King's Arms, Kings Arms, Uffcap, Uffcup, Yellow Longdon, Yellow Longland, Yellow Longland(s)

Status:

Not endangered

Uses:

Unknown

Location of origin:

Westbury-on-Severn

Collections:

1 tree in the Hartpury Collection 1
1 tree in the Hartpury Collection 2
1 tree in the National Collection of Perry Pears

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