Fruit tree comparisons
 Gorham | |
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| A reliable early 20th century American pear, with a sweet creamy flesh. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Gorham | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Gorham | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Pear trees Gorham | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Pear trees Gorham | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |