Bon-Chretien d'Hiver
Dessert pear
Pyrus communis L.
A very old variety originating from France. The actual date of origin is uncertain although has been known for many centuries. Fruits are described as having white, crisp, juicy flesh with a sweet and perfumed flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Bon-Chretien d'Hiver
Flowering time
23rd April 10% flowering
27th April Full (80%) flowering
9th May 90% petal fall
Size
medium 1
Type
Dessert 1
Shape
pyriform/quince 1
Ground Colour
green-yellow 1
Over Colour (Amount)
very low 1
Over Colour
orange/brown 1
Russet
low/medium 1
Flesh Colour
yellow 1
Weight
177.00 g 1
Russet (percent)
1-50% 1
Stalk Angle
straight/oblique 1
Stalk Curve
medium 1
Stalk Thickness
thin 1
Stalk Length
very long mm 1
Eye Aperture
open 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.