Fruit tree comparisons
Pear trees 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) |