Legipont pear tree (Fondante de Charneux) – AB

Description

Description of the Legipont Pear Tree (Fondante de Charneux)

Identity

• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus: Pyrus
• Species: Pyrus communis
• Ploidy: Diploid

Variety

• Heritage: Yes
• Commercial: No
• Frequency: Common
• Seniority: Very old (before 1900)

Terroir

• Region: Hauts-de-France
• Territories of distribution: Community of municipalities Coeur d’Ostrevent, Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park, European Metropolis of Lille, etc.

Origin

The Legipont pear tree (Fondante de Charneux) was discovered at the beginning of the 18th century by Martin Joseph Légipont in Charneux, near Liège. It is particularly widespread in the high-stem orchards of the Avesnois-Thiérache region.

Description of the fruit of the Legipont pear tree (Fondante de Charneux)

• Caliber: Medium to fairly large
• Shape: Turbiniform to ovoid
• Color: Green or green-yellow with a small red cheek on the sunny side
• Flesh: Melting, medium-fine, juicy and sweet, with a noticeable absence of acidity. Optimal consumption within 2 to 3 weeks post-harvest.

Usage

The fruit of the Legipont pear tree (Fondante de Charneux) is ideal to be eaten with a knife. Its ripening period extends from mid-September to early October.

Tree Description

• Vigour: Fairly strong
• Tree shape: High-stem

Characteristics for cultivation

• Adaptation to the rootstock: Traditional high-stem
• Flowering time: Middle flowering
• Fertility: Good pollinator
• Sensitivity: Moderately to fairly susceptible to scab on the fruit, but not very susceptible on the leaf and wood.

Highlights

• Excellent sweet flavor with very little acidity, perfect for fresh consumption.
• Heritage variety that promotes conservation orchards and local fruit traditions.
• High adaptability to various territories and climatic conditions thanks to its robustness.

The Legipont pear is an excellent option for lovers of ancient fruits and communities aiming to promote fruit biodiversity. Its ability to adapt to a variety of environments makes it a preferred choice for diversified orchards.

Our advice in video

Our other pear trees