Pear - Beurre Hardy scion / bud wood
Botanical name
Pyrus
Rootstock
Quince (dwarfing), Pear
Details
Medium to large, yellow with cinnamon russet. Smooth, melting, buttery and very juicy. Rich aromatic flavour. Vigorous, healthy tree, quite hardy. Regular heavy crops in a warm location.Beurre Hardy (Pyrus communis) is in flowering group 4. Beurre Hardy is not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby. Pollinate with Clapp's Favorite, Conference, Nashi Hosui, Williams B COne of the few pear cultivars compatible with quince rootstock and therefore suitable for creating dwarf pear trees.
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
The "Beurre Hardy" pear is a variety of pear known for its sweet and flavourful taste, making it a popular choice among fruit enthusiasts. Here's a description of the Beurre Hardy pear fruit:Appearance: The Beurre Hardy pear is medium to large in size with a rounded, bell-like shape. The skin is smooth, thin, and greenish-yellow, sometimes with patches of russeting (brownish rough patches). As the fruit ripens, it may develop a reddish blush on its skin.Texture: The flesh of the Beurre Hardy pear is creamy and buttery, giving it the name "Beurre," which means butter in French. The texture is smooth, fine-grained, and juicy.Flavour: This variety is well-regarded for its exceptional flavour. It has a sweet and aromatic taste with a delightful balance of sugar and acidity, providing a rich and satisfying eating experience.Ripening: Beurre Hardy pears are typically harvested while still firm and allowed to ripen off the tree. When ripe, the flesh becomes tender and juicy, and the flavour fully develops.Season: Beurre Hardy pears are usually in season from late summer to early fall, depending on the growing region.Uses: These pears are excellent for fresh eating, as their sweet and juicy nature makes them perfect for snacking and incorporating into fruit salads. They are also suitable for poaching, baking, and making pear preserves and jams.It's worth noting that specific attributes of fruits, including the Beurre Hardy pear, can vary slightly depending on factors such as growing conditions and region. If you have access to this variety of pear, I encourage you to try it to experience its unique taste and texture.
Pear - Beurre Hardy QC
Details
Medium to large, yellow with cinnamon russet. Smooth, melting, buttery and very juicy. Rich aromatic flavour. Vigorous, healthy tree, quite hardy. Regular heavy crops in a warm location.
Used as grafting interstem on quince roots
Common name
Pear - Beurre Hardy QC
Botanical name
Pyrus communis sativa
Family
Rosaceae
Height (m)
4.0
Edible
Drought tolerance
Date
August 06, 2013
Shade / Sun
Semi shade, Full sun
Soil type
Moist