A classic Belgian late-season dessert pear, often with a red-flushed skin. Buttery melting sweet flesh.
USDA identification images for Beurré Duval
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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Origins
- Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
- Originates from: Belgium
- Introduced: 1800s
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1951-135
Identification
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit size: Average
Using
- Flavour style (apples): Sweet/Sharp
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 4
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.
References
- The Book of Pears (2015)
Author: Morgan
203 - The Fruit Manual
Author: Hogg