Pear — Beurre Bosc
Pyrus communis 'Beurre Bosc'
Beurre Bosc Pear - Pyrus communis 'Beurre Bosc'
Beurre Bosc is an extremely popular pear variety which crops heavy and has good storage qualities.This pear is an all purpose pear - excellent as a high quality dessert or can be eaten fresh.
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately end of February.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Fruit shape: Elongated and pyriform.
Skin: Russetted brown with a touch of yellow.
Flesh colour: Creamy yellow/white.
Texture: Coarse but juicy.
Flavour: Sweet and strong.
Storage: good.
Chill: High chill.
Yield: good cropper.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Bartlett, Winter Nellis, Sensation, Hosui Nashi.
Tree shape: Large upright and spreading.
Flower: showy and white.
Growth rate: vigorous.
Growing conditions: Prefers deep heavy soils (loam) and to be well drained. Dislikes alkaline soils. Plant in a sunny protected site as blooms are prone to frost damage.
Disease: Prone to blight under warmer wet Spring conditions.
Cultivation notes: Prune dead wood off during Winter.
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