Riocreux

Pear

Riocreux

Origin / History

Probably French. First listed in Guide Prat., page 104, 1876.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Fruit rather large.

Form: Symmetrical, like Calebasse in form.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Yellowish-green.

Dots: Not described in source.

Flesh and flavor: Flesh fine, extremely melting, juicy, with an exquisite perfume. Quality first.

Core and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Ripens August and September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes / Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Riocreux. i. Guide Prat. 104. 1876. Probably French. Fruit rather large, like Calebasse in form, symmetrical, yellowish-green; flesh fine, extremely melting, juicy, with an exquisite perfume; first; Aug. and Sept.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)