Pear (Pyrus communis) MRAMORNAJA

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Mramornaya'

A popular Russian variety with excellent taste and high resistance.

'Mramornaya' is a popular and time-tested Russian early autumn variety, valued for its low maintenance, high frost resistance, and above all, the excellent, sweet, and juicy taste of its fruits. It produces very high and reliable yields. Due to its qualities, it is a versatile variety that is equally great for fresh consumption as it is for various forms of processing in the kitchen.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Excellent sweet taste: The flesh is fine-grained, juicy, and deliciously sweet.
• High frost resistance: Reliably withstands frosts down to -35 °C.
• Very high productivity: A mature tree provides abundant and regular harvests.
• Low maintenance: Besides protection against scab and ensuring adequate watering, it requires no special care.
• Versatile use: Suitable for fresh eating, compotes, jams, and baking.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia
• Cross: ‘Bere zimnyaya Michurina’ × ‘Lesnaya Krasavitsa’
• Year of registration: 1965

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium-strong, forming a sturdy, pyramidal crown. The variety is cross-pollinated and requires another pear variety blooming at the same time nearby to ensure fruiting.

Fruit

• Size: Medium (120–160 g).
• Skin: Firm, greenish-yellow with a red blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: Cream-colored, fine-grained, and juicy.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, with a delicate pear aroma.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is highly frost-resistant.
• Drought tolerance: Does not tolerate drought and requires regular watering.
• Diseases: It has good overall immunity but is slightly susceptible to scab.

Growing Recommendations

• Use: A versatile variety for gardeners looking for a reliable and tasty pear.
• Soil: Requires fertile, loamy soil. Does not tolerate sandy or waterlogged sites.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late August to early September.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Storability: Good, can be stored for up to 2 months in a cool place.
• Transportability: Good.