A well-known traditional French dessert pear, with a very good sweet floral flavor.
USDA identification images for Beurré d'Arenberg
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Canada
- Laura in Gatineau, QC
Australia
- Jane Canaway in Avondale Heights, VICTORIA
Spring blossom records for this variety
2022 season
- 14th May 2022 - tree owned by Laura in Gatineau, Canada
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Origins
- Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
- Originates from: Loire valley, France
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1973-306
Identification
- Country of origin: France
- Fruit size: Average
- Fruit size: Large
Using
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 3
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Beurré d'Arenberg:
United States
Montana
References
- The Book of Pears (2015)
Author: Morgan
201 - The Fruit Manual
Author: Hogg