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Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Pear trees
President Heron

A heavy-cropping Russian quince, for cooking and eating fresh.President Heron is a high-quality French dessert pear, a good choice for the home orchard.
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Growing


Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Pear trees
President Heron
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Not self-fertile
Flowering group3
3
Disease resistanceGood
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Using


Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Pear trees
President Heron
Picking seasonLate
Season of use1-2 months
Food usesEating fresh
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Climate


Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Pear trees
President Heron
Summer average maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Quince trees
Aromatnaya
Pear trees
President Heron
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colourGold
Green / Yellow
Flesh colourWhite
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