Fruit tree comparisons
 Lutescens |  Gorham | |
|---|---|---|
| An excellent garden tree, very hardy, easy to grow, and tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions. Grey-green leaves turn russet in autumn, with orange berries. | A reliable early 20th century American pear, with a sweet creamy flesh. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Lutescens | Pear trees Gorham | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 4 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Rowan Lutescens | Pear trees Gorham | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Rowan Lutescens | Pear trees Gorham | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant | |
| Powdery mildew | Some resistance | |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Rowan Lutescens | Pear trees Gorham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flowering month | May | |
| Blossom colour | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Green / Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) |