Cornishgold™

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Description: Cornishgold™ is a very special pear. The original
tree is thought to be over 300 years old and is still producing fruit today.
Though not a traditional dessert pear, it certainly holds a special charm. When
ripened, it is mellow and sweet, making the most amazing, exquisitely tasting
juice; each drop carrying the essence of its Cornish origins. The firm fruits
store well and are perfect for cooking, canning and other culinary delights.
Cropping in late September it will store well into November. The tree also
appears to be self-fertile so no specific pollinating partners are suggested.
This multi-purpose pear will crop reliably in even the most exposed sites.

The original tree remains in good health and well anchored
on the windswept hills of Treburrow. Its fruit, golden and crisp, offers hope
for growers seeking a hardy variety, capable of thriving even on acid soils and
the exposed climates of western England. Its ability to grow freely, without
the need for walls or intensive care, marks it as a tree with both historical
significance and modern-day potential.  It has a delicious, delicate
taste and makes exceptional juice, stewed pears and as a dessert pear can be
very enjoyable when perfectly ripe.

History: Found in Launceston, Cornwall. This ancient tree,
known as the Treburrow Pear, stands tall in the kitchen garden of a historic
farmhouse, carrying within it centuries of care, cultivation, and
tradition.  In the autumn of 2015, this hidden treasure was brought
to light. Dr. Joan Morgan, renowned pomologist at the Brogdale National Fruit
Collection, was captivated by the beauty and mystery of the Treburrow Pear.
Never before had she encountered a pear of such uniqueness, and after careful
examination, the fruit was sent for DNA and the results were as enchanting as
the story itself—the Treburrow Pear was unlike any other known variety.

With the help of Frank P Matthews, cuttings for grafting
were taken from this ancient tree to preserve its legacy for future
generations. Each graft was treated with the utmost care, and from those
delicate beginnings, a handful of trees were successfully propagated. The
Treburrow Pear was lovingly christened ‘Cornishgold’, in honour of the
radiant golden hue of its fruit and the rich historical origin.