Butt Pear Tree

OUR STORY

Craft Authentic English Perry with the Legendary Butt Pear Tree! Looking to elevate your home orchard or craft cidery? Bring home a piece of brewing history with the Butt Perry Pear (Pyrus communis 'Butt')—one of the most celebrated heirloom cider pears in the world. A Rich Heritage Originating in the village of Norton in Gloucestershire, England, during the 1700s, this storied cultivar (also known as the Norton Butt) quickly became a staple across the orchards of Herefordshire. Famous for its incredible resilience on the orchard floor, it inspired the classic cider-maker's proverb: "Gather your Butts one year, mill them the next, and drink the year after." Flavor & Craft Uses • Not for Fresh Eating, Built for the Press: These small, yellow-green, russet-dotted pears are packed with bold tannins and bright acidity, making them far too astringent for biting into raw. • Award-Winning Perry: Once milled and fermented, that astringency transforms into a rich, full-bodied, dry-to-off-dry perry bursting with complex fruity, floral, and citrus notes. • Unmatched Storage: Harvested late in October, the fruit resists rotting for 4 to 10 weeks after dropping—giving you plenty of time to gather and press at your own pace. Orchard & Growing Specs • USDA Hardiness Zones: Thrives in Zones 4–8 (and up to Zone 9 in cooler summer regions). • Chill Hours: Requires a standard European pear winter chill of approximately 400–800 hours (below 45°F) for optimal dormancy and fruit set. • Bloom Time: Late (Flowering Group 3), helping blossoms dodge early spring frosts. • Pollination Partners: Not self-fertile. Pair it with another late-blooming European pear within 50–100 feet for reliable cross-pollination—top companions include Gin, Hendre Huffcap, Yellow Huffcap, Brandy, Winnal's Longdon, or Comice. Ready to plant a piece of cider history? Order your Butt Perry Pear tree today and start brewing tradition right in your own backyard. Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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