Pear – Josephine de Malines / Josephine

Description

Pear – Josephine de Malines / Josephine

Pyrus communis

A European, late season pear

HEIGHT: 

WIDTH: 

*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: Medium sized fruit with green skin and some russet. Juicy and smooth textured flesh.

POLLINATION: Packham’s Triumph, Baby Face

MATURITY: Late March- early April (Late Season)

DESCRIPTION: Used for fresh fruit, preserving, and cooking. Good keeping qualities.

TOLERANCES: 

TREE CARE: Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.

PESTS AND DISEASES:

FORM: A spreading tree that is suitable for espalier.

FLOWERS:

FOLIAGE and BARK:

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