Fruit tree comparisons
Catillac | |
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| A very old French culinary pear, dating back to the reign of Louis XIV. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Catillac | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Ploidy | Triploid |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Pear trees Catillac | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
| Pear trees Catillac | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Scab | Very resistant |
Identification
| Pear trees Catillac | |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Period of origin | 1600 - 1649 |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red |
| Fruit size | Large |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |