Fruit tree comparisons
 Josephine de Malines | |
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| A classic 19th century winter pear with a high quality flavour. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Josephine de Malines | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Josephine de Malines | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Pear trees Josephine de Malines | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
Identification
| Pear trees Josephine de Malines | |
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| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Green / Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |