Lorraine
Originating from a very productive and self fertile 60-year-old tree.
Once ripe, it has a yellowish, juicy, fragrant and sweet flesh that melts in your mouth. Harvest early September. The fruit ripen all at the same time then fall. Pick before ripe, like so many other pears.. Resistant to scab, fire blight and most insects.
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Height at maturity | 10 metres (35 feet) |
| Spacing | 6 metres (20 feet) |
| Hardiness zone | 4 |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Sun / shade | Full sun |
| Flowering | Mid-May |
| Harvest | Early-September |
| Average fruit weight | |
| Fruit color | Yellow and green |
| Years to bear fruit | 7 |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Latin name | Pyrus 'Lorraine' |
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