Marguerite de Marillat

A very large once popular dessert pear still found in many old gardens.

Origin: France, 1872

Pollination: Marguerite de Marillat is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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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

Marguerite de Marillat

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History and description of Marguerite de Marillat

Characteristics of Marguerite de Marillat pear trees