Fruit tree comparisons
 Hendre Huffcap |  Warwickshire Drooper | Nectarine trees Lord Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A well-known English perry pear variety, and a reliable cropper. Makes a light, low-tannin perry. | Warwickshire Drooper is a good quality dual-purpose yellow plum, with heavy crops. | Lord Napier is the best white-fleshed nectarine for the UK climate. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | Nectarine trees Lord Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | Nectarine trees Lord Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | ||
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | Nectarine trees Lord Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | ||
| Bacterial canker | Some resistance | ||
| Peach leaf curl | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | Nectarine trees Lord Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | ||
| Blossom colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Yellow | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |