Fausset is a traditional perry (pear cider) variety from Normandy in north west France. It is one of the varieties permitted in the production of perry in the named region (appellation d'origine controlee) of Domfront.
It is one of the easier and more reliable perry pear varieties, suitable for most situations. It is disease-resistant and suitable for no-spray or organic production.
The trees are natually long-lived when grown on vigorous rootstocks, and make an impressive sight in the landscape.
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Perry is a traditional drink made from fermented pear juice, and in recent years has enjoyed a resurgence in interest, along with its cousin cider. Perry is now sometimes called pear cider and although this is incorrect, the term seems to have made it more accessible to consumers.
As with cider apples, perry pears are used specifically for the qualities of their juice and are not usually eaten fresh.
Perry pears are closely related to mainstream pears, and will cross-polinate with them, and both are classified in the species Pyrus communis. However it is likely that perry pears are a distinct sub-species.
If grown on seedling rootstocks perry pears can be very long-lived, as well as growing to a considerable height and spread.
Perry production has a very long history in England and France, although with different methods of production.
