Magnate

Dessert pear. Raised by Rivers’ Nursery of Sawbridgeworth in 1880. One parent is the variety Louise Bonne de Jersey. A medium sized yellow skinned dessert pear flushed with pinky orange. The flesh is sweet and gritty.
flowering period C
Pick late Sept and use in Oct and Nov

Supplied on half-standard rootstock Quince A, suitable to grow free-standing or as espalier or cordon (please add note to order if for formal training)