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Fruit tree comparison - Winter Nelis
Pear trees
Winter Nelis
Ornamental cherry trees
Le Thoureil
Fruit tree comparison - Aromatnaya
Quince trees
Aromatnaya

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
Gardening skillExperienced
Average
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group4
Pollinating othersAverage
Fruit bearingTip-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Warm climates
Temperate climates
Warm climates
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Using


Pear trees
Winter Nelis
Ornamental cherry trees
Le Thoureil
Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Picking seasonLate
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
CroppingHeavy
Food usesEating fresh
Not suitable for humans
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Problems


Pear trees
Winter Nelis
Ornamental cherry trees
Le Thoureil
Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Disease resistancePoor
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some resistance
Powdery mildewSome susceptibility
Fire blightVery susceptible
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Identification


Pear trees
Winter Nelis
Ornamental cherry trees
Le Thoureil
Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Country of originBelgium
France
Period of origin1800 - 1849
1950 - 1999
Flowering monthApril
Blossom colourWhite
White
Fruit colourGreen / Yellow
Black
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