Fruit tree comparisons
 Merton Pride | |
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| One of the best English pears, with a notably juicy buttery flesh. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Merton Pride | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Merton Pride | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Pear trees Merton Pride | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Pear trees Merton Pride | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White |