Features:Foliage: Glossy oval leaves with fine serrations, dark green.Flowers: White blossoms with pink stamens (mid-spring bloomer).Pollination: Partially self-fertile (plant with Bartlett or Bosc for best yields).Fruit: Plump, squat shape with distinctive neckless form.Habit: Upright-spreading deciduous
Mature Height: 12-15 ft (standard), 8-10 ft (dwarf)
Mature Width: 10-12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (12-18" annually)
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Supreme dessert quality (18-22° Brix).Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture.Complex floral-honey flavor.Premium gift fruit
Fruit Characteristics:Skin: Tender yellow-green with red blush.Flesh: Ivory-white, virtually grit-free.Flavor: Perfumed sweetness with hints of vanilla.Harvest: Late September to October.Best Uses: Cheese pairings, poaching, gourmet gifts
Landscape Uses:Estate orchards.Formal gardens.Espalier training