Pear (pyrus communis) URIAȘA DE VOINEȘTI

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Uriașa de Voinești'

Romanian variety with extremely large "giant" fruits and weak growth.

'Uriașa de Voinești' (translated as "Giant of Voinești") is a remarkable Romanian pear variety that attracts attention with its exceptionally large fruits, reaching a weight of up to 700 g. Thanks to its weaker growth, it is ideal even for smaller gardens, where it provides regular yields of attractive and tasty fruits.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Exceptionally large fruits (500 – 700 g).
• Weak tree growth (suitable for smaller gardens).
• Sweet and aromatic taste.
• Good storage life (until December).
• Fast bearing onset.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania (probably Voinești region).
• Meaning of name: "Giant of Voinești"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Weak.
• Yield: Medium, but regular. Fast bearing onset.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Extremely large, 500 – 700 g.
• Skin: Yellow, with a red blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: Firm.
• Taste: Sweet and aromatic.
• Usage: Primarily for fresh consumption (dessert variety).

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has good resistance to frost, diseases, and pests.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Good, fruits last until December.