The tree flowers in late March, bearing in late August or early September.[3] Hogg noted that the perdrigon's blossom was very tender and susceptible to spring frosts, requiring the tree to be grown against a south-east wall.[4] The fruit is small and oval, with relatively rich, sweet green flesh and a purple, heavily bloomed skin that is often too tough for eating with the fruit.[5] A red, white and yellow perdrigon are recorded along with the more commonly described violet form (perdrigon violet).