Pear (pyrus communis) HAYDEEA

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Haydeea'

Compact autumn variety ideal for super-intensive orchards.

'Haydeea' is a modern Romanian pear variety bred at the Cluj-Napoca station. It is highly valued for its medium vigorous and compact growth, which makes it ideal for espaliers, small gardens, or super-intensive orchards. Additionally, it features valuable tolerance to the pear psylla pest.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Compact growth (ideal for super-intensive planting and small gardens).
• Tolerance to pear psylla.
• High and regular yield (approx. 30 kg/tree).
• Elegant fruits with a red blush.
• Resistance to frost and diseases.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: Fruit Research and Development Station Cluj-Napoca
• Parentage: ‘Beurré Hardy’ × ‘Beurré Six’

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium vigorous and compact.
• Cultivation: Suitable for super-intensive orchards, espaliers. Often requires support.
• Yield: Early onset, bears richly and regularly (27 – 33 kg per tree).

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium size, weighing around 180 g.
• Shape and Color: Elegant pyriform. Base color is yellow, with a nice reddish blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: White, juicy.
• Taste: Sweet-sour, with a subtle and discreet aroma.
• Storage: Approximately 25 – 30 days after harvest.
• Usage: Dessert fruit for fresh consumption, also suitable for processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Resistant to frost and diseases. Significant tolerance to pear psylla.
• Requirements: Requires regular irrigation in intensive cultivation.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Autumn variety, second half of September.