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Flemish Beauty Pear

Flemish Beauty Pear

Flemish Beauty Pear

Pyrus communis 'Flemish Beauty'

Grandpa's Choice(TM) Flemish Beauty Pear is an excellent hardy pear for cold locations. Large, roundish and uniform in size and shape. Reddish blushed color on a clear yellow skin. The yellowish-white flesh is firm, but tender--- becoming melting when riper. Sweet and aromatic with a musky flavor. Good for eating out of hand and drying. Strong growing, productive, very hardy, and an early and heavy producer. Ripens in early fall from mid-September through early October.

Flemish Beauty Pear Pricing

Item # Description Price
3062 Flemish Beauty Pear - OUT OF STOCK FOR THE SEASON $0.00 Add Add to Cart

Height

15 Feet

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Spread

10 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

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Pyrus communis 'Flemish Beauty'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

A strong growing, vigorous tree. Easy to grow. Requires cross-pollination and is an excellent pollinizer for other pears. Susceptible to fire blight like most pears.

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A Little History about Flemish Beauty Pear

Flemish Beauty was originally known as "Fondante de Boise" where it originated in Belgium around 1830. In Flemish it means "sweetmeat of the woods".

Pyrus communis 'Flemish Beauty' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Mid-season blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Upright habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
Harvest Period
• Early fall
• Extended harvest
Other Attributes
• Grandpa's Choice™
• Aromatic
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Resistant
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Good for drying
• High dessert quality