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Pear trees
Sensation

A red-coloured sport of the popular Williams pear, with a similar good flavour.
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Growing


Pear trees
Sensation
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Warm climates
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Using


Pear trees
Sensation
Picking seasonEarly
Keeping (of fruit)1 week
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Pear trees
Sensation
Disease resistancePoor
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some susceptibility
Fire blightSome susceptibility
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Identification


Pear trees
Sensation
Country of originAustralia
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourRed / Green
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