Sant Gwytherin
A Welsh perry pear from Monmouthshire.
Medium sized round yellow fruit with flecks of russet.
Reaches peak ripeness first week of September.
Found as a very old large tree at Llanvetherine Court, Monmouthshire shown on a map of the orchard from the 1880s. The Monmouthshire Ancient Tree Identifier believes it may be one of the largest and oldest pear tress in the UK, possibly in Europe.
Sant Gweytherin is a Welsh saint after whom Llanvetherine is named.
Makes a well balanced perry suitable for blending.
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.
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All of our trees are available for delivery bare rooted during the winter planting season, which runs from early December to late March.
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