1731 (Royal Soc.) 37 38 The Leaves of Trees, as..Apple and Pear-tree Leaves.
1848 (Royal Soc.) 138 271 With pear-tree leaves, the ratio [of water loss from upper and lower surfaces] was 8·45 to 7·75 per cent.
1997 (Nexis) 12 Sept. 16 The Russian recipe is far more elaborate, adding brandy, port and an infusion of apple and pear tree leaves from Crimea to a base of grain vodka.