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Baronne de Mello pear

Baronne de Mello
A beautiful golden brown russet pear, and one of the most popular of the numerous pears developed by Belgian pear enthusiast Van Mons. It ripens late and needs a good climate for best results.

Baronne de Mello pear identification images

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  • Baronne de Mello

USDA identification images for Baronne de Mello

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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    2022 season

    • 22nd April  2022  - tree owned by Hugh in Kingsbridge, United Kingdom

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    Origins

    • Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
    • Originates from: Belgium
    • Introduced: 1830s
    • Developed by: M. Van Mons
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2001-026

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
    • Fruit colour: Gold
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Good
    • Fruit persistence: Ripens over a period
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Growth habit: Upright
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



    References

    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
      197
    • The Fruit Manual
      Author: Hogg

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