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.Find 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