Blakeney Red
A dual purpose eating and perry pear from Gloucestershire.
Large yellow fruits with heavy flush, sometimes streaked with light russet.
A reliable and heavy cropper. Flowers mid season. Ready to harvest end of September to beginning of October. Mill up to seven days after harvest.
Widely planted in the nineteenth century, especially around Gloucestershire. Medium acid and tannin, very pleasant quality.
Permission to use photograph by Kevin Garrod (Monnow Valley Cider) is gratefully acknowledged.
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What will my trees be like when they arrive?
Our trees are supplied as bare root trees in the dormant season (usually December - March).
- 1 year old "maiden" trees will usually arrive as a single, flexible stem (or some varieties will also have some side-shoots). Our 1 year-old trees are at least 90cm tall and can be up to 150cm (3ft - 5ft).
- Our older trees are 2 or 3 years old, usually have some branching and may have some fruit buds. They are between generally 110cm and 150cm (4ft - 5ft).
Trees that have grown over 150cm will be pruned to a bud at the top to fit into the packaging.
Choosing the right size rootstock
Pyrus Kirchensaller - Large. Up to 6m (20ft) high. Space trees 8-10m (26-32 ft) with 8-10m (26-32ft) between the rows. Consistent vigour and form. Ideal for large traditional orchards. Start fruiting after 7-8 years.
Pyrodwarf - Medium-Large. Up to 5m (16ft) high. Space trees 6-8m (20-26ft) apart. Very tough rootstock producing good quality uniform fruit after around 4-5 years.
Quince A - Medium. Up to 4m (13ft) high. Space trees 4-6m (13-20ft) apart. Perfect for fan-trained trees and espaliers. Starts fruiting 5-6 years.
To buy your tree, select the size and year below, and click add to cart
Delivery
Postage is standard across mainland Britain. The cost is calculated in the checkout, based on the number of trees you order, and so the number of parcels required.
Whenever you order your trees, they will be despatched for delivery bare rooted during the winter planting season, which runs from early December to late March.
Trees that have grown over 150cm will be pruned to a bud at the top to fit into the packaging. Read more about planting your bare root trees here.
Collection
If you would like to collect your trees from us, just select this option in the checkout. We will be in touch when the trees are ready for collection, to arrange a time.
If you require any further help or assistance, there's information on rootstocks, pollination and planting out under the advice tab in the main menu, or please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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