Heirloom high-acid, medium-tannin perry pear from England producing a high-quality vintage in some localities. Origin: known since early 1700s in Herefordshire. Tree: small to medium with wide-angled crotches; tends to biannual production; susceptible to pear scab. Fruit: small, 35-45 mm long, 40-45 mm wide; oblate or round; stem slender, 19-26 mm, stem basin absent; skin light green, becoming yellowish with russet around stem; flesh has stone cells around core, sweet-sharp, astringent; harvest mid-to late October, mill 3-6 weeks after harvest.
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