Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pyrus communis Beurre Bosc European Pear, Common Pear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Pyramida, Rounded, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Deciduous self-sterile Winter Pear tree that has fragrant white flowers in Spring followed by small, conical brownish-yellow sweet fruit that matures mid-season. Fruit flesh is white and juicy. Fruit is great to use in deserts or to eat as is. Fruit can be stored for up to two months. This variety has a low chill requirement. Some cross-pollinators include Josephine de Malines, Beurre d'Anjou, and Packham's Triumph. Grows approx. 6m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained