Moorcroft

Moorcroft

Synonyms: Choke Pear, Chokers, Malvern Hills, Malvern Pear, Stinking Bishop

MoorcroftA widespread variety from Moorcroft Farm, Colwall. Invariably known as `Malvern Hills’ east of the Severn. A fine vintage variety. Grows into a fine oak-like tree.

Origin: Colwall, Herefordshire

Status: Not endangered

For further information on this and other pears, please see "Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties" by Charles Martell.

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