Pyrus c. 'Bonne Louise d'Avranches' - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Common pear 'Gute Luise' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow-red, very large, juicy fruits. They have a sweet, spicy flavour. Loose, loamy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from October. Their white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its conical, bushy and upright growth, the Common pear 'Gute Luise' grows to around 5 metres high and 3.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Gute Luise von Avranches', Pyrus communis 'Bonne Louise', Pyrus communis 'Louise Bonne of Jersey'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common pear 'Gute Luise' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Common pear 'Gute Luise' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Gute Luise' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from January to February, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pyrus communis 'Gute Luise' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from January to February.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Fruiting varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to produce fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators: - Pyrus communis 'Clapp's favourite' - Pyrus communis 'Conference' - Pyrus communis 'Frühe von Trevoux' - Pyrus communis 'Delicious of Charneux' - Pyrus communis 'Vereins Dechantsbirne'.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Gute Luise' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Gute Luise' forms yellow-red fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Gute Luise' is a deep-rooting plant.