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.