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Durondeau pear

Durondeau
An attractive late-season blushed pear, often with red-colored leaves in the fall.

Durondeau pear identification images

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  • Durondeau

USDA identification images for Durondeau

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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    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Durondeau tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2000-142

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Belgium
    • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
    • Fruit colour: Yellow / Orange
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Orange / Red

    Using

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

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Growth habit: Upright
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
    • Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun

    Climate

    • Frost resistance of blossom: Good resistance
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Average
    • Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance

    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

    • Fruit Expert
      Author: Hessayon
    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
      218
    • The Fruit Manual
      Author: Hogg

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