| Tree Details | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | L1 |
| Tree Type | Pear |
| Variety | William |
| Rootstock | Wild pear |
| Date Planted | 15 March 2010 |
| Tree Description | An irregular pale yellow fruit full of juice and deliciously flavoured. In good conditions a splendid fruitful tree, upright in growth. A September pear. |
| Comments | William or William's. The original variety was Williams bon Chretien, dull green with a red blush. In the early 1700's choice Boncriton pears cost a surprising 1s 6d each. |
| Orchard Map | |
Wassaile the trees, that they may beare
You many a plum, and many a peare:
For more or less fruits they will bring,
As you doe give them wassailing. (Robert Herrick)