Pear 'Glou Morceau'

An old Belgian variety, 'Glou Morceau' (which translates as 'glutton's morsel') is a late-season dessert pear that is highly esteemed for its quality. The fruits are medium to large, often slightly irregular in shape, with a smooth, greenish-yellow skin and very few russet patches. The flesh is remarkably white, melting, and buttery, with a sweet and delicate flavour that peaks in December, making it a wonderful Christmas pear. Because it flowers early in the spring, the blossom can be susceptible to frosts, so it is best grown as a wall-trained specimen in colder areas or in a very sheltered spot in the south. The tree growth is moderate and somewhat spreading. It requires a pollination partner from group 2 or 3. This pear demands a warm summer and fertile, well-drained soil to reach its full potential. It is generally hardy (H6), but the fruit quality is much higher in warmer years or protected microclimates.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr.