Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Pear

Variety/Cultivar

Glou Morceau, also called Beurre d'Hardenpont

Fruit Description

Small to medium-sized, pale green pears, can get a red blush. No russett. Nice light melting flesh. Very juicy.

Common Uses

Eating

Origin

Heritage variety from Belgium, 1750s

Pollination

Williams, Conference, Packham

Chill Hours

Moderate

Blossom Time

Harvest Time

Late season

Production Notes

Reliable cropper.

Disease Susceptibility

Images

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