Fruit tree comparisons
 Gin |  Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| A rare English perry pear variety with good disease resistance and medium acid and tannins. | A dual-purpose apple, named for the exceptionally large size of its fruits. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Gin | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Gin | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Gin | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Gin | Apple trees Jumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Flesh colour | Cream |