Fruit tree comparisons
 Hendre Huffcap |  Warwickshire Drooper | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Bacterial canker | Some resistance |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Plum trees Warwickshire Drooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Blossom colour | White | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow |