Recq de Pambroye
PearRecq de Pambroye
Origin/History
Classified as a new variety by Messrs. Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1895. The nursery received the variety from M. Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Belgium. Reference cited in Guide Pratique, vol. 104 (1895).
Tree
Rather vigorous and forward in growth habit. Described as fertile.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium or rather large.
Skin: Bronze in color, washed with red on the side exposed to the sun.
Flesh/Flavor: Fine, juicy, sugary, vinous.
Season
January (winter pear).
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Recq de Pambroye. i. Guide Prat. 104. 1895. Messrs. Simon-Louis, Metz, Lorraine, in 1895 classed this among "new varieties" and stated that they had received it from M. Daras de Naghin. Antwerp, Bel. Tree rather vigorous, forward according to accounts, fertile. Fruit medium or rather large, bronze in color, washed with red on the side exposed to the sun; flesh fine, juicy, sugary, vinous; Jan.