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Fruit tree comparison - Louise Bonne of Jersey
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Louise Bonne of Jersey

An attractive red-flushed French pear variety with sweet melting flesh.
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Growing


Pear trees
Louise Bonne of Jersey
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group2
Pollinating othersAverage
Fruit bearingPartial tip-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
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Using


Pear trees
Louise Bonne of Jersey
Picking seasonMid
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingHeavy
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Pear trees
Louise Bonne of Jersey
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some resistance
Fire blightSome resistance
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Identification


Pear trees
Louise Bonne of Jersey
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1750 - 1799
Fruit colourOrange flush
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
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