Fruit tree comparisons
 Beurre Bosc |  Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| A traditional French pear with buttery melting flesh. | Northern Spy is a popular late-season American heirloom apple variety which stores well. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Pear trees Beurre Bosc | Apple trees Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 5 | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
Using
| Pear trees Beurre Bosc | Apple trees Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary | Eating fresh Culinary Traditional cooker Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Pear trees Beurre Bosc | Apple trees Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Poor | Poor |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility | Very susceptible |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Pear trees Beurre Bosc | Apple trees Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear trees Beurre Bosc | Apple trees Northern Spy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | France | United States |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit color | Gold |