Thurston’s Red

Synonyms: Billy Thurston, Dymock Red

Thurston's RedStarted at the White House in the middle of Dymock, possibly by William Thurston. It looks like an ash tree and its bark is divided into little square segments.

Origin: Dymock

Status: Critical

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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