
Beurre Bedford Pear
Pyrus communisA large very juicy firm fleshed pear.
Origin: Bedfordshire UK 1902
Pollination: Beurre Bedford is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Show suitable pollination partners
A guide to choosing Pear Trees
Origin: Bedfordshire UK 1902
Pollination: Beurre Bedford is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Show suitable pollination partners
A guide to choosing Pear Trees
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History and description of Beurre Bedford
Beurre Bedford pear was raised by Laxton Bros, Bedford, UK in 1902 and introduced 1921.Medium large conical to pyriform fruit. Smooth light green skin ripening to pale yellow. Bright pink flush. Variable amount of russetting. White, coarse, juicy flesh. Sweet, slightly aromatic flavour.
Compact, upright tree. Fair cropping. Very poor pollinator of other varieties.
Main characteristics of Beurre Bedford
Use | Dessert |
Fruit size ![]() |
Large |
Picking time ![]() |
Mid/Late Sep |
Season of use ![]() |
Oct |
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Tree vigour ![]() |
Small |
Tree habit ![]() |
Upright |
Fruit bearing ![]() |
Spur-bearer |
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Pollination date ![]() |
23 |
Pollination group ![]() |
E |
Self fertility ![]() |
Self-sterile |
Pollinators | Show suitable pollination partners |
Parentage ![]() |
Marie Louise, Durondeau |