Fruit tree comparisons
 Judge Amphlet |  Stirling Castle |  Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A popular English perry pear variety producing a light, low-tannin juice. | A traditional Scottish cooker from the Victorian era, with a good sharp flavour. | A rare English perry pear variety with good disease resistance and medium acid and tannins. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Mid | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 1-2 months | |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy | Good |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Culinary Traditional cooker | Hard cider |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good | Average |
| Canker | Some resistance | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | Very resistant | Some resistance |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Judge Amphlet | Apple trees Stirling Castle | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1800 - 1849 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow | Green | |
| Flesh colour | White |