The information below is taken from the fabulous National Perry Pear Centre. Pictures are my own.
Perry Pears
‘Red Pear’
Also called ‘Aylton Red’.
Thought to be a Herefordshire variety known for around 400 years.
Makes a vintage quality Perry.
Status: Not endangered.
‘New Meadow’
Originated in Ledbury, Herefordshire.
Status: Thought to be ‘Critical’ meaning only around 10 sites remain.
‘Green Horse’
From North and West Gloucestershire.
Very large.
Status: Endangered.
‘Butt’
Thought to have originated in Norton.
One of the few pears that doesn’t rot down quickly, which can be handy.
Status: Not endangered.
‘Blakeney Red’
The most widespread perry pear. Makes a soft and juicy perry.
Status: Not endangered.
‘Brandy’
Thought to have originated in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century.
Status: Not endangered.
‘Boy Pear’
A very heavy cropping perry pear. Inedible fruit and a strong perry. Known from Ross-on-Wye..
Status: Not endangered.