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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