Pyrus consists of deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by oval-shaped leaves. In the spring, these plants produce fragrant white flowers, which are succeeded by green or brown fruits. Some species bear fruits that are suitable for consumption.

Pyrus communis 'Laxton's Progress' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Laxton's Satisfaction' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Laxton's Superb' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Laxton's Victor' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Le Brun' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Le Lectier' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Little Cross Huffcap'

Pyrus communis 'Littlercross Huffcap' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Longueville' (D)

'Louise Bonne of Jersey' is a flavorful dessert pear known for its buttery texture and juiciness. This variety yields consistent harvests, with fruit ready for picking from October to November. The tree is robust and demonstrates some frost resistance during blooming, though it can be prone to scab. It falls into pollination group 2, making it compatible with other varieties for cross-pollination.

Pyrus communis 'Louise Bonne of Jersey' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Louise Marillat' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Lowry Red' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Luisa' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Légipont' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Lübecker Prinzessin Birne' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Madame Treyve' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Madernassa' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Maggie Duncan' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Maggie' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Magnate' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Magness' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Magyar Kobak' (C)

Pyrus communis 'Marguérite Marillat' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Marie Benoist' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Marie Louise d'Uccle' is a medium-sized tree characterized by its upright growth habit and glossy, oval leaves. In spring, it produces clusters of white flowers. The fruit is medium to large, shaped like a cone or pear, with a textured skin that ranges from yellowish-green to golden-yellow and features russeting. Inside, the flesh is pale yellow, fine, and juicy, offering a pleasant flavor. Harvest the fruit in early autumn for consumption through mid-autumn. This variety is not self-fertile and belongs to pollination group 3.

Pyrus communis 'Marie Louise d'Uccle' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Marie-Louise' is a medium-sized, upright tree characterized by its glossy, narrow, oval leaves and white flowers that appear in the spring. The tree produces medium to large oval-shaped dessert pears with smooth, pale green skin. The flesh is white and gritty, offering a juicy texture and mild flavor. Harvest these fruits in early autumn for use until mid-autumn. This cultivar is not self-fertile and belongs to pollination group 4, making its fruit set somewhat inconsistent.

Pyrus communis 'Marie-Louise' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Marquise' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Martin Sec' (C/D)

Pyrus communis 'Maréchal de Cour' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Max Red Bartlett' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Max Red Bartlett' dwarf pyramid

Pyrus communis 'Merrylegs' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Merton Pride' produces substantial fruit characterized by tender, sweet, and juicy flesh that offers a well-defined pear taste. The skin presents a pale yellow hue, often marked by varying degrees of russeting. This variety belongs to pollination group 3 and typically yields its harvest in September.

Pyrus communis 'Merton Pride' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Merton Star' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Messire Jean' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Michaelmas Nelis' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Monarch' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Monmouthshire Burgundy' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' is a versatile variety suitable for both fresh eating and culinary use. This cultivar yields abundant harvests of sizable, thin-skinned pears that mature to a yellow hue accented with red blushes. It also demonstrates notable resistance to fireblight.

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Moorcroft' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Mrs Seden' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Muirfield Egg' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Nec Plus Meuris' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Nimrod' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Norma'

This dependable pear variety produces abundant yields of medium to large-sized fruit. The skin is a greenish-yellow hue, often accented with patches of brown russet. Inside, the flesh is white, juicy, and has a fine texture that offers a melting quality.

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