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Beurre Duval pear

Beurre Duval
A classic Belgian late-season dessert pear, often with a red-flushed skin. Buttery melting sweet flesh.

Beurre Duval pear identification images

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  • Beurre Duval

USDA identification images for Beurre Duval

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: Belgium
    • Introduced: 1800s
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1951-135

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit size: Average

    Using

    • Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
    • Food uses: Eating fresh

    Growing

    • Flowering group: 4


    References

    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
      203
    • The Fruit Manual
      Author: Hogg

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