Name: Pear Beurre Bosc
SKU: #4962
Price: 50 NZD
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Pear Beurre Bosc

$50.00

The Bosc pear, also known as Beurre Bosc or Kaiser, is a European pear variety characterized by its long, tapered neck and distinctive cinnamon-brown russeted skin. The fruit has melting, white, buttery, and juicy flesh with a sweet flavor. Bosc trees require a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, fertile soil and need cross-pollination for good yields.

Fruit: Medium to large, with an “obtuse pyriform” (pear-like) shape.
Skin: Heavily covered in a thin, cinnamon-coloured russet that gives it a golden-brown hue.
Flesh: White, melting, juicy, and sweet with a buttery texture.
Taste: Rich, aromatic, and pleasantly sweet.
Harvest: Matures in late summer to early autumn (February/March in New Zealand).
Uses: Excellent eaten fresh, or for cooking, preserving, and desserts, as it holds its shape well after cooking.

Last Updated on August 31, 2025 by admin

Cultivation Guide

Pollination:

The tree is self-sterile and requires a pollinator variety, such as Williams Bon Chretien, Doyenne du Comice, or Nijisseiki.
Location:

Best suited for areas with cool to cold winters and mild summers. Plant in a sunny and sheltered spot.
Soil:

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Tree Size:

Vigorous and upright, spreading to 4m tall by 3.5m wide, but can be trimmed or grown on a dwarf rootstock like Quince C for smaller spaces.
Maintenance:
Watering: Mulch well to conserve moisture, especially in warmer conditions.

Pruning: Prune after harvest to manage growth.

Pest Control: Protect from pear and cherry slugs.

Chilling: The variety has high chilling requirements to set fruit.