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Abbe Fetel

A delicious sweet juicy yellow dessert pear.

Origin: France, 1869

Pollination: Abbe Fetel is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Abbe Fetel pear trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenPyrodwarfSemi-vigorous £26.00
< 5 in stock

History and description of Abbe Fetel

Abbe Fetel pear was raised in about 1869 by Fetel in France and introduced in 1874. It produces large elongated fruit. The skin is yellow when ripe with a high proportion of golden russetting. It has white, juicy, melting flesh which turns slightly pink when ripe. Very sweet aromatic flavour. An excellent and delicious pear. Grown commercially to a small extent in France and Italy and occasionally available in shops in the UK where it is often sold under the Italian name Abbate Fetel. Needs a warm sheltered location for best results.

Characteristics of Abbe Fetel pear trees

UseDessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeOct
Season of useNov
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date19
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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