Langelier

Pear

Langelier

Origin and History

England. (Historical context beyond origin not described in source.)

Tree

A good grower on both pear and quince rootstocks. A light bearer on young trees. Shoots greenish, often upright, and somewhat irregular in growth habit. Leaves broad.

Fruit

Size and Form: Full medium size; pyriform (pear-shaped) or Urbaniste-shaped.

Skin: Pale yellow, slightly russeted.

Stem: Short.

Cavity: Small.

Basin: Somewhat irregular.

Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, buttery, melting, with a sweet, rich, and slightly vinous flavor.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Early winter.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes or Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Referenced as Fig. 665 in the original publication.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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Langelier.* Size full medium, pyriform or Urbaniste-shaped; pale yellow, slightly russeted; stalk short, cavity small; basin somewhat irregular; flesh juicy, buttery, melting, with a sweet, rich, slightly vinous flavor. Early winter. Tree a good grower on pear and quince. A light bearer on young trees. Shoots greenish, often upright, irregular; leaves broad. Fig. 665. England.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)