Pear (pyrus communis) CAPUL PISCULUI IMPERIAL

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Capul Piscului Imperial'

Improved old Romanian variety with extreme storage life.

'Capul Piscului Imperial' is a rare autochthonous Romanian variety, likely a selection of the traditional variety 'Capul Piscului'. It is valued primarily for its excellent and extremely long storage life, thanks to which the fruits remain in good condition until March. It is a proven variety with high resistance.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extremely long storage life (until March).
• Very high resistance to diseases.
• Large fruits with sweet and aromatic taste.
• Well adapted to local conditions.
• Dense and tasty flesh.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania (Argeș region)
• History: Very old variety (over 80 years), probably a selection of the original 'Capul Piscului'.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Shape: Pyriform, sometimes elongated.
• Skin: Green-yellow at maturity.
• Flesh: White-yellow, dense.
• Taste: Sweet, aromatic, pleasant.
• Usage: Primarily for fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety is very resistant to diseases.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Excellent. Lasts in the cellar until March, even longer in cold storage.