Amazing pear "forest beauty": description and reviews

At the beginning of the 19th century, in the vicinity of Alosta (Belgium), an amazing tree was found by a certain Chatillon. It fruited just like a pear, but according to its taste and color, the fruits were very different from those cultivars that were already known to the gardeners of that time. After the fame of this discovery spread throughout Europe, it was called the pear "forest beauty". Today, this variety is considered one of the most delicious and popular among the majority of the population of Eastern Europe.

Location and geography

For starters, it should be noted that this fruit tree was found in a flatter terrain. Since then, no attempts have been made to modify it in any way, to call or distribute it. Therefore, the pear "forest beauty" from the moment of detection to this day grows mainly in the countries of Eastern Europe. They are Ukraine, Belgium, Belarus, Lithuania, Moldova, Estonia. Partially this variety was popularized in the North Caucasus, as well as in some areas of the Volga region. Such a geography is typical for this tree because it loves a temperate climate - a relatively mild winter and not a hot but warm summer.

Characteristics of the appearance of the tree

How does a pear tree look beautiful? The description of the tree will give everyone an opportunity to understand that it meets us very often, but many people do not pay attention to it. So, the height of the plant is average, the crown is wide-pyramidal. At a young age the tree grows very quickly, therefore, in order to have a "forest beauty" in your garden, it will take you only a few years. Despite this, the tree has an average leafiness. The foliage itself has a saturated, dark green color, and each leaf is characterized by an average size. When the pear "forest beauty" begins to bear fruit, its gifts are located mainly on the third or fourth branch. The top, as a rule, is crowned with foliage only, although in some cases it is possible to meet exceptions.

Shoots, buds and the color of the tree

Like other cultural plants, in the middle of spring this strange pear blossoms. The "forest beauty" variety is characterized by white small flowers, with a slight pinkish tint. It is also important to note that the flowers are very resistant to spring temperature differences. Even if the tree experiences frost in May or April, this has little effect on the quantity and quality of future fruit. As for the kidneys, in comparison with other varieties of pears they are small. At the time of the tie have a "metallic" color, and then turn into dark foliage, fixed on the branches with the help of thin and long stems. Flowers (later fruits) and leaves are fixed on thick shoots. They have a straight, rarely - arc-like structure. Color - dark red or brown.

Consider fruits

Pear "forest beauty" is characterized by fruits of medium size, which have a blunt shape. Skin thin, but very dense, has a greenish or yellowish hue. Its main feature is roughness, as well as the presence of gray dots, which give the fruits not only a unique appearance, but also an unusual taste. If the tree of one of its sides is facing the sun, then its gifts are covered with a bright blush. Also, the fruit has a narrow and shallow funnel and an open cup. In the hollow axis there are seminal chambers - closed or semi-enclosed. Samples of large size, have a dark brown, almost black color. They are well developed, because they are an excellent foundation for the further reproduction of the tree.

Positive features of the tree

Considering that the pear "forest beauty" used to live in very wild conditions, now, when it became the property of many private gardens, its requirements to living conditions practically did not change. The plant perfectly tolerates any weather conditions - wind, heat, cold, high humidity or excessive dryness of air. It is also characteristic that the pear feels great in almost any type of soil. Therefore, it is not necessary to cover your area with high-quality black earth, so that the pear grows beautiful and gives juicy and tasty fruits. It will be quite enough ordinary land, which is located in the countryside.

Reviews of gardeners

Now consider some of the negative aspects, which, alas, is characterized by the pear "Forest Beauty". Responses of owners first of all tell us that the fruits, when they have just ripened, are immediately showered. Because they need to have time to collect, as soon as they are browned in the sun. As for foliage, it is often affected by scab. Therefore, in order for a tree to live long in your garden, you will have to closely monitor its health and handle its tops regularly. In general, a lot of trouble with this variety will not be. The results of your gardening in any case will be tasty and useful. From pears variety "forest beauty" you can make various desserts, jam, jam, jams. They are suitable for many meat dishes. And, of course, each fruit you can simply eat and enjoy the taste of summer and sun, which is enclosed in it.