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Fruit tree variety comparisons


Damson trees
Madeleine
Pear trees
Deveci

A traditional French dual-purpose purple plum.Deveci is a large late-season eating pear, originating from Turkey.
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Growing


Damson trees
Madeleine
Pear trees
Deveci
Gardening skillBeginner
Average
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Not self-fertile
Flowering group3
3
Disease resistanceGood
Good
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Using


Damson trees
Madeleine
Pear trees
Deveci
Picking seasonMid
Very late
Season of use1-3 days
3 months or more
Food usesEating fresh
Culinary
Dual purpose
Eating fresh
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Climate


Damson trees
Madeleine
Pear trees
Deveci
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Hot (>30C / 86F)
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Identification


Damson trees
Madeleine
Pear trees
Deveci
Country of originFrance
Turkey
Fruit colourBlue - dark
Purple
Green - light
Orange flush
Flesh colourGolden / Yellow
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