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Alexandre Lambre pear

A high quality dessert pear, developed by Belgian enthusiast Van Mons, with the classic buttery melting flesh. Ripens late and needs a warm climate for best results.

USDA identification images for Alexandre Lambre

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Originates from: Belgium
    • Introduced: 1844
    • Developed by: Dr Van Mons
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1935-051

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
    • Fruit size: Small
    • Fruit size: Average

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 4


    References

    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
      194
    • The Fruit Manual
      Author: Hogg

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