Pear (pyrus communis) TZUKERPERE

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Tzukerpere'

Traditional "sugar pear" from Banat with extremely sweet taste.

'Tzukerpere' is a very old and long-lived Romanian pear variety originating from the Banat region. It received its name ("Sugar Pear") due to the extremely sweet taste of the fruits, which resemble sugar. It is a low-maintenance variety that can live for over 100 years on a suitable rootstock.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extremely sweet taste and strong aroma.
• Long lifespan of the tree (on seedling rootstock).
• Good resistance to frost and drought.
• Universal usage (excellent for brandy).
• Fruits grow in clusters.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania (Banat region)
• History: Very old, traditional variety.
• Meaning of name: "Sugar Pear"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to very strong (requires space).
• Requirements: Light-loving, undemanding regarding pruning and care.
• Longevity: Lives over 100 years on wild pear rootstock.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Arrangement: Grow in clusters.
• Skin: Green-yellow, with a reddish tint in the sun.
• Flesh: White, juicy. Crunchy in early maturity.
• Taste: Extremely sweet ("sweet as sugar"), with a strong and persistent aroma.
• Usage: Universal. For fresh consumption in early stages, ideal for processing (jams, brandy) at full maturity.

Resistance and Requirements

• Climate: Good resistance to frost and drought.
• Diseases: Relatively sensitive to fire blight (requires attention).

Cultivation Recommendations

• Rootstock: On wild pear, bearing starts later (4th – 7th year) but is long-lived. On quince, bearing starts early (2nd – 3rd year) but has a short lifespan due to incompatibility.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: August.
• Storage: Good, 1 to 3 months.