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Bergamotte Esperen pear

Pyrus communis
Bergamotte Esperen

Bergamotte Esperen was developed in the 1830s by Major Pierre Joseph Esperen, a fruit enthusiast from Malines in northern Belgium (now more usually known by its Flemish name, Mechelen). 

The first half of the 19th century was a high point in the development of the modern dessert pear, with amateur enthusiasts like Esperen vying to produce the richest and sweetest flavors. Esperen had joined the army in his 20s during the Napoleonic wars, but retired to Malines to pursue his interest in fruit breeding.

Bergamotte Esperen pear identification images

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  • Bergamotte Esperen

USDA identification images for Bergamotte Esperen

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: Pyrus communis - Pear
    • Originates from: Malines, Belgium
    • Introduced: 1830
    • Developed by: Major Esperen
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2001-030

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 4


    References

    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
      198

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