Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental cherry trees Ichiyo |  Beth | |
|---|---|---|
| An attractive medium-sized Japanese cherry blossom tree, with classic double shell pink flowers. | An easy and reliable early-season pear, with a very good melting flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Ornamental cherry trees Ichiyo | Pear trees Beth | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 3 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Ornamental cherry trees Ichiyo | Pear trees Beth | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Ornamental cherry trees Ichiyo | Pear trees Beth | |
|---|---|---|
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
Identification
| Ornamental cherry trees Ichiyo | Pear trees Beth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |