Pierre Corneille
£19.00
An excellent tasting handsome pear. The medium sized conical shaped pears ripen to have a fine cinnamon russet over warm golden brown skin. The creamy white flesh is very juicy, melting, rich in flavour – sweet with balancing sharpness. Can be stored a long time until the end of the year.
Pollination group – C Pick – late September Storage until – December
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Pierre Corneille is an excellent tasting, handsome pear. The medium sized conical shaped pears ripen to have a fine cinnamon russet over warm golden brown skin. The creamy white flesh is very juicy, melting, rich in flavour – sweet with balancing sharpness. Can be stored a long time until the end of the year.
Arose in France becoming known from 1892. One of a number of varieties studied for growing commercially in France. As a result recommended in 1974 but uptake was limited because of storage difficulties and skin bruising. However it is very good as a garden pear. Rootstock: Quince A
Pollination group – C Pick – late Sept Storage until – December
| Rootstock | Quince A maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Pollination Group | C |
| Type of Pear | Dessert |
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
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