Fruit tree comparisons
 Green Horse | Nectarine trees Mesembrine | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional Gloucestershire perry pear, which produces a low tannin perry. | Mesembrine is a sweet-flavoured flat nectarine with yellow flesh. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Green Horse | Nectarine trees Mesembrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Experienced |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Green Horse | Nectarine trees Mesembrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Green Horse | Nectarine trees Mesembrine |
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Identification
| Perry pear trees Green Horse | Nectarine trees Mesembrine | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 2000 |
| Blossom colour | White | Pink - dark |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |