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Thorn European Perry Pear
Pyrus communis 'Thorn'
Thorn has been popular for making perry since the 60's - the 1760's, that is! An antique variety first recorded Gloucestershire, UK. Thorn is a small tree with upright habit, that produces abundant crops of small yellow fruits that have a slight orange flush and some russet. The perry vintage is average to good with medium acid and low tannin.
Midseason bloomer and early mid-season harvest.
USDA Zone: 5-9
Grow Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: September
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
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