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Pyrus communis L. European pear · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is vigorous, reaching 3–4 meters in height on a semi-dwarfing rootstock, forming a dense conical crown, widened towards the top. The variety is demanding of soil conditions and light, has low drought tolerance, possesses medium winter hardiness and good resistance to scab. Compatible with quince rootstock, often used as an intermediate scion.

Fruits are medium to large in size, weighing 150–250 g, having an oval-conical or broad-pear shape. The skin is dense, rough, green in color with a bronze or orange-brown blush. The flesh is buttery, tender and juicy, possesses a wine-sweet taste with a muscat or rose aroma.

Autumn variety, harvest maturity occurs in the first half of September. Fruits are stored under normal conditions for up to 20 days, in refrigerators — up to 120 days. The variety is a dessert type, suitable primarily for fresh consumption, transportability of fruits is weak.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Parties

Maintainer: Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR) 690 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

FR France Active

№ 0091370

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1961

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0091370	1 January 1961	1 January 1961	—	Active

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