PEAR

Beurre Bosc

Pyrus communis

DESCRIPTION:

Medium to large aromatic fruit, that has brown russetted skin, sweet and juicy course textured flesh, and very good flavour.

MATURITY:

Early March (Mid Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Williams Bon Chretien, Red D’Anjou, Nijisseiki

COMMENTS: :

Used for fresh fruit, preserving and cooking. This variety stores well, with good keeping qualities. An upright spreading tree, can be suitable to espalier.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.