Poirier Triomphe de Vienne – AB

Description

Identity of the Triumph of Vienna Pear Tree

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

Variety

• Heritage: Yes
• Commercial: Yes
• Frequency: Common
• Seniority: Very old (obtained in 1874)
• Recommendation: Let’s Set the Scene

Terroir

• Region: Hauts-de-France
• Territories of distribution: Spread over the entire territory of northern France, including the urban communities of Dunkirk and Lille.

Origin

Obtained by Jean Collaud in 1864, this variety was widely distributed by Claude Blanchet, a horticulturist in Vienne (Isère). It has become an emblem in the orchards of northern France, particularly in Tourcoing.

Description of the fruit of the Triumph of Vienna pear tree

• Caliber: Large to very large
• Shape: Piriformis elongated
• Color: Yellow-green mottled to brown-beige speckled
• Flesh: Fine, melting, very juicy and sweet, with a slight vinous note

Use of the fruit

The pear from the Triomphe de Vienne pear tree is exceptional with a knife, with a sweet and juicy flesh. Ideal for fresh consumption in September, it should be picked at the end of August in Villeneuve d’Ascq.

Tree Description

• Vigour: Medium
• Tree shape: Suitable for high-stem and low-rise shapes

Characteristics for cultivation

• Adaptation to the rootstock: Incompatibility with quince, requires grafting
• Flowering time: Median to mid-late
• Fertility: Good pollinator
• Sensitivity: Weakly susceptible to scab; prone to fire blight

Highlights

• Superior taste quality: One of the best pears for tasting with a knife with its sweet and fragrant flesh.
• Adaptability: Suitable for high-stem and low-stemmed shapes, ideal for various types of orchards.
• Patrimonial and Commercial: Enhances the fruit heritage while being suitable for marketing.

The Triumph of Vienna Pear is a variety of pear that stands out for its exquisite taste and robustness in the orchard, making this pear a preferred choice for both amateurs and professionals.

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