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Rousselet De Reims Pear on OHxF 97 (Spring 2025)
An ancient pear once prized in France for its remarkable flavor. Also known as Musk Pear, Spice Pear.
This is a very vigorous, spreading, almost willowy tree that is somewhat susceptible to fireblight.
Ripening shortly before Bartlett, the fruit is small, turbinate, and somewhat irregular. The skin is greenish-yellow, with a red blush in areas exposed to the sun. Don't be fooled by its unassuming appearance! The buttery flesh of Rousselet is extremely sweet, aromatic, and spicy. Second (perhaps) only to Seckel, this pear has been prized for its delicious flavor since the beginning of the Christian era in France.
First recorded in 1588, Rousselet was among the common gifts presented to dignitaries visiting the area of Rheims, France. Charles X, the last king to be crowned in France was gifted Rousselet pears. Rousselet de Reims is even on the USDA Curator's Choice list of favorite pears.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Pear
Subcategory:
European
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, baking, canning, sauce
Storage duration: less than one month (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: yellow
Flesh color: white
Fruit Origins
Parentage: unknown
Origin: Rhiems, France
Introduced in: late 1500's
Introduced by:
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 8
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Aug 27 (approximate, in New York State) + 7 days after Bartlett
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: OHxF 97 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Standard (100% Size)
Tree spacing: See details
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Fireblight: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group:
Is it self-fertile? N
Is it fertile? Y
Ploidy: Diploid
Rootstock size class:
Standard (100% Size)
Pollination Partners
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