The Louise Bonne de Jersey pear is a French variety that originated in Normandy around 1780, where it was known as Bonne Louise or Louise d'Avranches. It gained its popular English name after being introduced to the Channel Island of Jersey and subsequently becoming popular in Victorian England. Skin smooth, pale yellow with some trout spots. The Louise Bonne d' Jersey pears are rich, buttery, juicy, sweet, vinous flavor. The pears medium to large in size, oblong pear-shaped, somewhat irregular. The Louise Bonne d' Jersey pear tree is upright, sturdy and productive. Please refer below for more information on the organically grown Louise Bonne d' Jersey pear trees for sale.
Considerations for Louise Bonne d'Jersey
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Midseason
Low Chill: Yes
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: France 1780
Storage: 1-2 months
Rootstock: Ohxf 333(semi-dwarf)
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree
Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .
Pruning tip
Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...
Shipping information
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
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