Beurre Luizet
PearBeurre Luizet
Origin and History
Originated with M. Luizet in France in 1847.
Tree
Very productive.
Fruit
Size and Form Above medium, oblong obtuse pyriform.
Skin Greenish yellow, shading to red in the sun, fawn-color next the stalk.
Flesh and Flavor White, fine, juicy, melting, sweet, vinous.
Season
October, November.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)BEURRE LUIZET.
Originated with M. Luizet, France, in 1847. Tree very productive.
Fruit above medium, oblong obtuse pyriform. Skin greenish yellow, shades of red in the sun, fawn-color next the stalk. Flesh white, fine, juicy, melting, sweet, vinous. October, November. (Leroy.)
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