Pitmaston Duchesse d'Angouleme
PearPitmaston Duchesse d'Angouleme
Origin and History
A pear raised by John Williams of Pitmaston, England.
Tree
Vigorous growth habit. Other characteristics not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Very large; oblong obovate shape.
Skin Yellow with light russet near the stalk.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish white, melting, buttery, juicy.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, and Basin Not described in source.
Core and Seeds Not described in source.
Season
October, November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Source: Gardeners' Chronicle.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)PITMASTON DUCHESSE D'ANGOULEME.
This is the unfortunate name given to a Pear raised by John Williams, of Pitmaston, England. Tree vigorous.
Fruit very large, oblong obovate, yellow, with light russet near the stalk. Flesh yellowish white, melting, buttery, juicy. October, November. (Gard. Chron.)