Fruit tree comparisons
 Cornishgold | |
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| An unusual and ancient juicing and culinary pear discovered in a garden in Cornwall, also known as the Treburrow Pear. Self-fertile and tolerant of difficult climates. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Cornishgold | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Pear trees Cornishgold | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Culinary Juice |
Problems
| Pear trees Cornishgold | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very resistant |
Identification
| Pear trees Cornishgold | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow Orange flush |
| Flesh colour | Cream |