Fruit tree comparisons
| Nectarine trees Pineapple |  Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Despite the name, Pineapple is actually a yellow-fleshed nectarine, ripening in early September. | A rare English perry pear variety with good disease resistance and medium acid and tannins. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Hard cider |
Problems
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | |
| Canker | Some resistance | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | |
| Peach leaf curl | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Nectarine trees Pineapple | Perry pear trees Gin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | Pink - dark | |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |