Description:

This large-growing fruit tree features very showy white flowers in spring, and tasty yellow pears with a red blush in late summer; has an upright oval habit, very ornamental; needs a pollinator, fallen fruit can be messy; susceptible to fireblight

Edible Qualities

Flemish Beauty Pear is a large tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces large yellow oblong pears (which are botanically known as 'pomes') with a cherry red blush and buttery yellow flesh which are usually ready for picking in early fall. The pears have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

The pears are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Canning