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Louise Bonne of Jersey
An attractive red flushed pear with a distinctive, slightly acid flavour.
Origin: France, 1780
Pollination: Louise Bonne of Jersey is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator. Pollination partners
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History and description of Louise Bonne of Jersey
Louise Bonne of Jersey pear was raised by Longueval, Avranches, Normandy, France c 1780. The name arose probably because it was introduced to England via the Channel Island of Jersey.Medium sized, conical fruit. Smooth pale green skin turning slightly yellow with ripening. Red flush and almost no russet. White, smooth, melting flesh. Sweet but with a distinct acidity giving it an unusual but very pleasant flavour.
Moderately vigorous tree. Heavy cropper sometimes requiring thinning to produce good size fruit. Partial tip bearer.
Characteristics of Louise Bonne of Jersey pear trees
| Use | Dessert |
| Colour | |
| Flavour | |
| Fruit size | Medium |
| Picking time | Late Sep |
| Season of use | Oct-Nov |
| Tree vigour | Moderate |
| Tree habit | Upright-spreading |
| Fruit-bearing | Partial tip-bearer |
| Cropping | Good |
| Disease resistance | Scab - Susceptible |
| Suitable for | Northern Britain |
| Pollination date | 14 |
| Pollination group | C |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Incompatibility group | 1 |
| Pollinators | Pollination partners |
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