Bosc- Golden Russet® Pear

Pyrus communis 'Golden Russet® Bosc'

Golden Russet® Bosc Pear is a sport of the Bosc Pear and is long and symmetrical with a uniform, golden russet. It's flesh is yellowish-white and ripens about the same time as Anjou. The trees are large and vigorous.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Golden Russet® Bosc' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Similar in growth to regular Bosc in all ways, except fruit appearance. Treat and grow like a regular Bosc.

A Little History about Bosc- Golden Russet® Pear Discovered on the Fuki Orchard near Parksdale, OR. Since ordinary Bosc is not totally russeted, this mutation with more complete russetting and a more golden-bronze color is highly attractive.

Pyrus communis 'Golden Russet® Bosc' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Late blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spurry habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Early fall • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very crisp • Very juicy • Long-term keeper • Aromatic • Sweet	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun • Frost Resistant	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking