Beurré de Koning
PearBeurré de Koning
Origin/History
A Belgian pear. Also known as Beurré Koninck, Beurré de Conick, and Beurré Conning; possibly Auguste de Maraise.
Tree
Moderately vigorous. Young shoots slender, olive reddish yellow.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, obovate, slightly obtuse pyriform.
Skin: Yellowish green, with russet and brown dots and marblings.
Stalk: Medium, stout.
Calyx: Open, in a broad basin.
Flesh and Flavor: White, juicy, melting, vinous. Quality: good to very good.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
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 Koning.
Beurré Koninck. Beurré de Conick. Beurré Conning. Auguste de Maraise?
A Belgian Pear. Tree moderately vigorous. Young shoots slender, olive reddish yellow.
Fruit medium, obovate, slightly obtuse pyriform. Skin yellowish green, with russet and brown dots and marblings. Stalk medium, stout. Calyx open, in a broad basin. Flesh white, juicy, melting, vinous. Good to very good. October.