Fruit tree comparisons
 Judge Amphlet |  Stirling Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| A popular English perry pear variety producing a light, low-tannin juice. | A traditional Scottish cooker from the Victorian era, with a good sharp flavour. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Culinary Traditional cooker |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | Very resistant |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow | Green |
| Flesh colour | White |