Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental pears Silver Sails |  Herefordshire Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| An attractive upright flowering pear tree with silvery green foliage, and small ornamental fruits. | Herefordshire Russet is a modern russet apple variety, with an excellent strong Cox-like flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Ornamental pears Silver Sails | Apple trees Herefordshire Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Ornamental pears Silver Sails | Apple trees Herefordshire Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Culinary Edible fruits | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Ornamental pears Silver Sails | Apple trees Herefordshire Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Ornamental pears Silver Sails | Apple trees Herefordshire Russet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Turkey | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 2000 | |
| Flowering month | March | |
| Blossom colour | White | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Russet |