- See also:
- Dessert pears28
- Ornamental pear trees3
- Asian pear trees4
Cooking pears
Culinary pears have a hard flesh which needs cooking to releases its flavours.
Beurre Superfin
A traditional French 19th century pear, widely considered one of the best for flavour.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
- Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Black Worcester
The oldest true English pear, 16th century or earlier. Ideal for stewed pears.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3
Pitmaston Duchess
Pitmaston Duchess is a traditional English dual-purpose, noted for the very large size of its pears.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 4
- Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Thorn
An ancient pear variety from Gloucestershire, now used mainly for perry production.- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Flowering group: 3