Doyenne d'Ete

Dessert pear

Pyrus communis L.

Raised by Van Mons, Belgium. Mentioned by Diel in 1812 as one of his best pears. Fruits have white, melting, very juicy, sweet flesh with a pleasant flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Accession No.
2001 - 049     check_circle

Accession name
Doyenne d'Ete

Flowering time
16th April 10% flowering
20th April Full (80%) flowering
1st May 90% petal fall

Type
Dessert 1


References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.