Beurre Superfin

A high quality pear but one needing a warm sheltered location.

Origin: France, 1837

Pollination: Beurre Superfin is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

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History and description of Beurre Superfin

Raised by Goubault at Mille Pieds near Angers, France 1837.

Medium sized, round conical fruit. Rough, yellow skin with patches of light brown russet. Pale yellow, fine melting flesh. Sweet, scented flavour. Excellent dessert variety but also good for cooking.

Moderate cropping. Best grown in a warm location.

Characteristics of Beurre Superfin pear trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Mid/Late Sep
Season of use	Oct
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Spreading
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date	21
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility	Partially self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners
Progeny	Beth