Fruit tree comparisons
Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | |
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A late-season dessert pear from Belgium, with an excellent sweet flavour. | A good example of the Bird Cherry, with semi-double flowers, ideal for smaller gardens. | A heavy-cropping Russian quince, for cooking and eating fresh. | |
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Growing
Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | |
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Gardening skill | Experienced | Average | |
Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | ||
Flowering group | 4 | ||
Pollinating others | Average | ||
Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | ||
Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | |
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Picking season | Late | ||
Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | ||
Cropping | Heavy | ||
Food uses | Eating fresh | Not suitable for humans |
Problems
Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | |
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Disease resistance | Poor | ||
Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | ||
Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility | ||
Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | Quince trees Aromatnaya | |
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Country of origin | Belgium | France | |
Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 | |
Flowering month | April | ||
Blossom colour | White | White | |
Fruit colour | Green / Yellow | Black |