Louise Bonne d’Avranches European Pear

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Louise Bonne d’Avranches European Pear

Pyrus communis Fall. Seedling pear from Normandy, France, c. 1780.

Buttery juicy flesh with some grain and grit. Medium oblong-pyriform fruit with smooth pale yellow skin that is often blemish free. Vigorous, productive and upright trees are hardy and long-lived. Found in many commercial orchards and home collections in New York.

Also called Louise and was known as Louise Bonne de Jersey in England after arriving through the Channel Islands. Brought to the U.S. in the early 19th c. Z4. Maine Grown. BACK! (2½–6' bare-root trees)



7341 Louise Bonne d’Avranches
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European Pears

Although some pears appear to be self-pollinating, we recommend a second variety for pollination. Bloom dates for all varieties are similar. Plant 15–20' apart. For 2024, European Pears and Perry Pears are on OHxF97 or a similar rootstock.

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