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Pear
Catillac 

 

 

 

 
SummaryA traditional late-season French culinary pear, dating from the reign of Louis XIV.




Identification

Catillac




Fruit colour




Flesh colour




Fruit sizeMedium




Fruit shape




Using

Catillac




Flavor




Flavour style




Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping3 months or more




Cooking result




Growing

Catillac




Picking




CroppingHeavy




VigourLarge




PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skill




ProblemsScab - Very resistant

Other

Catillac




Country of originFrance




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