Pear (pyrus communis) VIRGILIU HIBERNAL

Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Virgiliu hibernal'

Winter Romanian variety with buttery flesh and long storage life.

'Virgiliu hibernal' is a high-quality winter pear variety bred at the SCDP Cluj station and registered in 2000. It is characterized by excellent and long storage life until spring and creamy, melting flesh without stone cells. It is a reliable variety with an early bearing onset.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Long storage life (4 – 5 months).
• Buttery (melting) flesh without stone cells.
• Early bearing onset and good yield.
• Delicate and pleasant aroma.
• Attractive appearance with yellow skin and a red blush.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Cluj
• Parentage: 'Passe Crassane' × 'Contesa de Paris'
• Registration: 2000

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Yield: Early onset, good yield.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Shape: Truncated pyriform.
• Skin: Waxy yellow, with a gentle red blush on the sunny side.
• Flesh: Creamy, buttery (melting), without stone cells.
• Taste: Delicate aroma.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, processing.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile. Suitable pollinators: 'Abbé Fétel', 'Williams', 'Cure'.

Harvest and Storage

• Storage: Excellent, 4 – 5 months.