Pear (pyrus communis) ORIZONT

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Orizont'

Winter Romanian variety with long storage life and complex resistance.

'Orizont' is a modern winter pear variety bred at the SCDP Voinești station. Thanks to its genetic origin (including *Pyrus serotina*), it features excellent resistance to diseases and pests. It is an ideal variety for storage, as the fruits remain in good condition until spring.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Long storage life (until March).
• Resistance to Scab and Fire blight.
• Tolerance to Pear Psylla.
• Large fruits (150 – 200 g).
• Bears fruit on short wood (suitable for intensive cultivation).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: Research and Development Station for Fruit Growing Voinești (SCDP Voinești)
• Parentage: Complex: [(P. serotina x Olivier de Serres) x Olivier de Serres] x Josephine de Malines
• Registration: 2003

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Fruiting: Bears fruit on short fruiting wood, allowing for denser planting and simplifying pruning.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium to large, weighing 150 – 200 g.
• Shape and Color: Symmetrical, slightly elongated, barrel-shaped (widest in the middle). The skin is green-yellow, turning yellow at maturity, without red blush. Russeting occurs around the calyx and stem.
• Flesh: Creamy color, juicy, medium fine.
• Taste: Very good.
• Usage: Dessert fruit for fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety is resistant to Scab and Fire blight.
• Tolerance: It is tolerant to Pear Psylla.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Winter variety.
• Storage: Long, fruits last from harvest until March.