Fruit tree comparisons
 Fimbriata |  Blakeney Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Malus Fimbriata is notable for its double-flowered blossom, very unusual in a crab-apple. | A popular perry pear, and one of the most reliable croppers. Produces a medium-tannin juice. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Fimbriata | Perry pear trees Blakeney Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Fimbriata | Perry pear trees Blakeney Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late |
| Cropping | Light | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Fimbriata | Perry pear trees Blakeney Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Fimbriata | Perry pear trees Blakeney Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flowering month | May | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light |