Fruit tree comparisons
 Brandy |  Amber Heart |  Guinevere | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A mid-season English perry pear which produces a low-tannin juice. | The most popular traditional English white cherry, widely known as Kent Bigarreau. | Guinevere is a modern late-season dessert plum, with a good flavour. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | Plum trees Guinevere | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | Average | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | Plum trees Guinevere | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Mid | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Heavy | Good | Heavy |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | Plum trees Guinevere | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Poor | |
| Canker | Very susceptible | ||
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Brandy | Cherry trees Amber Heart | Plum trees Guinevere | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 2000 | |
| Blossom colour | White | White | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red | Purple |