Fruit tree comparisons
 Pitmaston Duchess | |
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| Pitmaston Duchess is a traditional English dual-purpose, noted for the very large size of its pears. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Pitmaston Duchess | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
Using
| Pear trees Pitmaston Duchess | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Light |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
Problems
| Pear trees Pitmaston Duchess | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Pear trees Pitmaston Duchess | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow Russet |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |