Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Hendre Huffcap |  Nikolka | |
|---|---|---|
| A well-known English perry pear variety, and a reliable cropper. It makes a light, low-tannin perry. | Nikolka is a red Cornelian cherry with a bitter-sweet flavour, rich in antioxidants. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cornelian cherry trees Nikolka | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | |
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
Using
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cornelian cherry trees Nikolka | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Early |
| Picking period | mid-August | |
| Food uses | Hard cider | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Cling-stone | Freestone |
Climate
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cornelian cherry trees Nikolka | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Perry pear trees Hendre Huffcap | Cornelian cherry trees Nikolka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Ukraine |
| Fruit colour | Red |