Fruit tree variety comparisons
 President Heron | |
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| President Heron is a high-quality French dessert pear, a good choice for the home orchard. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees President Heron | |
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| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees President Heron | |
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| Picking period | mid-September |
| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 1-2 months |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Pear trees President Heron | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Scab | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some resistance |
Identification
| Pear trees President Heron | |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Gold Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | White |
| Fruit size | Average Large |