Fruit tree comparisons
 Brandy |  Indian Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| A mid-season English perry pear which produces a low-tannin juice. | An excellent all-round crab apple, with attractive bronze leaves, dusky pink blossom, and small persistent red fruits. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Crab apple trees Indian Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Good |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Crab apple trees Indian Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Hard cider |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Crab apple trees Indian Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Crab apple trees Indian Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink | |
| Fruit colour | Red |