Marguerite de Marillat

Marguerite de Marillat pear trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	OHxF87Semi-vigorous	£39.00	-1234567891011121314151617181920
Maiden	PyrusVery vigorous	£39.00	-1234567891011121314151617181920

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Marguerite de Marillat

Marguerite de Marillat pear was raised by Marillat at Craponne near Lyon, France 1872. It was grown commercially in the UK in the early part of the 20th century.

Large, irregular calabasse shaped fruit. Fairly smooth, pale green skin ripening to golden yellow. Red flush and stripes. Juicy, pale yellow flesh. Pleasant, slightly musky flavour.

Vigorous, very upright tree. Reliable, good cropper. Ineffective as a pollinator.

Characteristics of Marguerite de Marillat pear trees

Use	Dessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Large
Picking time	Sep
Season of use	Sep
Tree vigour	Vigorous
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Good
Suitable for	Northern Britain
Pollination date	17
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-sterile triploid
Incompatibility group	20
Pollinators	Pollination partners