Pear BENITA®

Crossing of the European pear with the Asian pear (Nashi). It combines the positive characteristics of its parents, long shelf life, juiciness, firmness and a unique fruity taste.

Crossing: Général Leclerc x Hosui, 1985
Vigour: strong, upright, columnar, the total height of the tree is 3 - 3.5 m
Blossom: medium early, rich. Cross-pollinate variety, pollinators are other varieties of pears or Nashi.
Fruits: large, weight 200 to 220 g, ovate, color golden yellow. The stem is thin and long.
Pulp: very firm, aromatic and very juicy
Harvest season: mid-August, can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months
Disease resistance: highly resistant to scab (Venturia pyrina)