Beurré d'Anjou

Variety of European pear · Pyrus communis

Egg-shaped, neckless keeping pear – mildly sweet, juicy and storable for months.

Also known as: Anjou, Nec Plus Meuris

🇫🇷 France 1819Dessert

Taste & characteristics

mildjuicysweetrefreshing

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium to large, squat egg-shaped without a distinct neck, light green (also a Red Anjou). Fine, juicy, mildly sweet flesh.

Moderately vigorous, hardy and reliable.

High yields; one of North America's most important storage and market pears.

Does not change colour when ripe – check ripeness by pressing the neck.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species European pear unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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