Bonne De Maline
A pear originating in Belgium in the 1820's, also known as Winter Nellis. Bears smallish rounded fruit, greenish brown with a slightly russeted skin. A fine rich buttery juicy yellowish flesh, with lovely flavour. Keeps well, ripens late. Pollination by any other variety of our pears.
- Ripening Time: March - April
- Fertility: Needs a pollinator for itself, produces viable pollen
- Growth Habit: Can be espaliered and kept to 1.5 - 2.5m. Free standing tree grows to around 2 -2.5m tall.
- Rootstock: Dwarfing rootstock
- Chill Tolerance: Normal chill