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Concorde® Pear

Concorde® Pear

Pyrus communis 'Concorde'

Concorde® is an excellent new fresh variety from England. It has very attractive, long yellow fruit. The fruit is medium sized with excellent crisp, white flesh. It has excellent flavor and keeps well. It ripens late in the season after Comice and Bosc.

Pricing


Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Concorde® blooms with Comice pear and can be pollinated by Comice, Bartlett and other pears. It is more spreading than most pears, with good crotch angles. Russet is not a problem, but sometimes will appear in certain years.

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A Little History

Concorde® was introduced into the US from the East Malling, England Research Station where it was bred. One of its parents is Conference, which is one of the most popular pears in Europe.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
Disease Resistance
• Russet resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Spurry habit
• Average vigor
• Very productive
• Spreading habit
Harvest Period
• Late season
Other Attributes
• Long-term keeper
• Aromatic
• Sweet
• Very crisp
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Juice or Cider
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking