Pyrus communis (European pear), pyriform shape similar to Conference. Skin is green with a yellow background colour and excellent skin finish. Firm, juicy and sweet.
Common Uses
Origin
Conference x Doyenne du Comice, F. Alston, East Malling, England, 1968.
Pollination
Comice, Williams
Chill Hours
High
Blossom Time
Late
Harvest Time
Late, +21 days Packham
Production Notes
An upright tree with medium vigour. Heavy cropper, superior to Conference, may crop heavily on quince rootstock, at the expense of growth. Store at -1C.
Disease Susceptibility
Moderately resistant to black spot, moderately susceptible to pear blast (Pseudomonas syringae) and fire blight.
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