Pear ‘Beurré Alexandre Lucas’ – Late-Season Dessert Pear
Pear ‘Beurré Alexandre Lucas’ is a vigorous, reliable dessert pear producing large, rounded fruits with green skin that ripens to yellow, often with a light russeting. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and melting, making it excellent for eating fresh, while also suitable for light cooking.
Harvested in late autumn, the fruit stores well, extending the pear season into early winter. In spring, the tree is covered in white blossom, adding ornamental value and attracting pollinators. A hardy and productive variety, it is ideal for gardens, orchards, and trained forms.
Why Grow Pear ‘Beurré Alexandre Lucas’?
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Large Dessert Pears – Sweet, juicy flavour
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Late Harvest – Extends the pear season
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Good Storage – Keeps well after picking
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Spring Blossom – Decorative and pollinator friendly
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Reliable & Hardy – Strong garden performance
Height and Spread
Final size depends on rootstock and training, typically 3–4m high with a spread of 3m when grown as a bush tree.
Growing Conditions
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
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Aspect: Full sun in a sheltered position
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Watering: Water regularly while establishing
Maintenance
Prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Thin fruit in heavy cropping years to improve size and quality.
Conclusion
Pear ‘Beurré Alexandre Lucas’ is a dependable late-season dessert pear, valued for its large fruit, excellent flavour, and good storage qualities.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
