Pyrus c. 'Bonne Louise d'Avranches' - DOUBLE U-SHAPE C30

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

Bulletpoints
* sweet, spicy flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates urban climates, likes warmth, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Common pear 'Gute Luise' is a conical, bushy and upright growing small tree that can reach a height of 3 - 5 m and a width of 2.5 - 3.5 m.

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.

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

fruit
The yellow-red, very large fruits have a sweet, tangy flavour. The yellow-white flesh is juicy; the skin is smooth. Ripening time from October, ready to eat from October. The harvest can be stored until December.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

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