Beurré de Capiaumont
PearBeurré de Capiaumont
Origin/History
A Flemish pear of Flemish origin, known historically by several names.
Tree
Grows freely and vigorously, very hardy in all soils and seasons. A capital (reliable and prolific) bearer. Branches are slightly pendulous, grayish yellow in color. Tree form is fair and handsomely made.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium size, long turbinate (distinctly pear-shaped), very even in outline, tapering regularly into the stalk.
Skin: Smooth, clear yellow with a light cinnamon-red cheek. Scattered small dots and streaks of russet present.
Stalk: Three-fourths to one and a half inches long, curved.
Calyx: Large, with spreading segments that are prominently placed and not at all sunken into the basin.
Flesh and Flavor: Fine-grained, buttery, melting, sweet. When not astringent, of high flavor. Quality varies with crop load—when the tree is heavily laden, the fruit is apt to be slightly astringent; in lighter crop years, it is sometimes first-rate.
Season
September and October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Beurré de Capiaumont.
Capiumont. Beurré Aurore. Calebasse Vasse. Aurore. De la Glacière.
A Flemish Pear, very fair and handsomely formed, and a capital bearer, hardy in all soils and seasons; sometimes first-rate; but when the tree is heavily laden, it is apt to be slightly astringent. It grows freely. Branches a little pendent, grayish yellow.
Fruit of medium size, long turbinate, very even, and tapering regularly into the stalk. Skin smooth, clear yellow, with a light cinnamon-red cheek, and a few small dots and streaks of russet. Calyx large, with spreading segments prominently placed, and not at all sunk. Stalk from three-fourths to an inch and a half long, curved. Flesh fine-grained, buttery, melting, sweet, and, when not astringent, of high flavor. September and October.