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Triomphe de Vienne pear

Triomphe de Vienne

Triomphe de Vienne was discovered in the 1880s as a chance seedling growing near the town of Vienne which is just outside the city of Lyon in south-east France. Nevertheless it is very much in the tradition of Belgian and French pears of the early 19th century. It has the characteristic juicy melting sweet flesh, with a butter-like texture - known as "beurre" among pear enthusiasts. It is arguably one of the best-looking of pears too. 

The pears ripen at the end of August / early September, and can be stored in a fridge for a few weeks.

Triomphe de Vienne pear identification images

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  • Triomphe de Vienne

USDA identification images for Triomphe de Vienne

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: Vienne, France
    • Introduced: 1864
    • Developed by: M. Jean Colland
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2001-081

    Identification

    • Country of origin: France
    • Period of origin: 1850 - 1899
    • Fruit colour: Gold
    • Fruit colour: Green / Yellow
    • Fruit colour: Russet
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flesh colour: White
    • Fruit size: Average

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking month: August
    • Picking period: late August
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 4
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Slightly small
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy

    Other qualities

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

    Where to buy trees

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    References

    • The Book of Pears (2015)
      Author: Morgan
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