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Pear trees
Beurre Hardy

A classic French pear with a very good flavour, but grows best in a warm sheltered situation.
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Growing


Pear trees
Beurre Hardy
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Pollinating othersPoor
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Warm climates
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Using


Pear trees
Beurre Hardy
Picking seasonLate
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Pear trees
Beurre Hardy
Disease resistanceAverage
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some resistance
Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
Fire blightSome susceptibility
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Identification


Pear trees
Beurre Hardy
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourRusset
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