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Pear trees
Beurre Bosc

A traditional French pear with buttery melting flesh.
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Growing


Pear trees
Beurre Bosc
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group5
Pollinating othersGood
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Using


Pear trees
Beurre Bosc
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Pear trees
Beurre Bosc
General resistancePoor
FireblightSome susceptibility
CankerSome susceptibility
ScabSome susceptibility
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Climate


Pear trees
Beurre Bosc
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Pear trees
Beurre Bosc
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Fruit colorGold
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