Gwehelog
A Welsh perry pear from Monmouthshire.
Round yellow green skin with faint orange flush in the sun. Some russet.
Flowers late March, early April. Large and spreading tree.
This old perry pear variety was discovered and named in 2002 by Dave Matthews on a farm in Gwehelog, near Raglan.
Subtle flavour perry - good for bending.
Permission to use photograph by Danny Thorogood (Aberystwyth University Welsh Heritage Orchard) is gratefully acknowledged.
Pyrus Kirchensaller. 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.
Quince A: Up to 4m (13ft) high. Space trees 4-6m (13-20ft) apart. Perfect for fan-trained trees and espaliers. Starts fruiting 5-6 years.
Pyrodwarf: 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.
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Delivery is charged at the flat rate of £15.00.
All of our trees are available for delivery bare rooted during the winter planting season, which runs from early December to late March.
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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