Bosc Pear

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Bosc Pear

Medium to large, dark yellow fruit with brownish russeted skin and long, gourd-shaped neck. Tender, aromatic, juicy, smooth textured, white flesh. Rich, slightly acid flavor. Fine for eating, baking and drying. Keeps 6 months; ripens better at room temperature than in cold storage. Ready to eat when russet-bronze. Large, upright, slow growing, late blooming tree; very productive and reliable. Somewhat difficult to train because of leggy growth. Requires a pollinator. Susceptible to fire blight in warm, moist climates. Hardy in Zones 5-8. Introduced from Belgium in 1807.