Winter Nelis pear facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Winter Nelis pear |
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| Genus | Pyrus |
| Cultivar | 'Winter Nelis' |
| Breeder | Jean Charles Nelis |
| Origin | Belgium, early 1800s |
The Winter Nelis pear is a special kind of pear tree. It's a deciduous tree, which means it loses its leaves in the fall, just like many other trees. This pear tree can grow up to 8 meters tall, but its exact height depends on the rootstock it's grown on. It has a spreading shape with branches that aren't too crowded.
This tree is quite strong and doesn't get hurt by frost easily. Its flowers need help from another pear tree to make fruit because they are "self-sterile." This means they can't pollinate themselves. So, a different pear tree that flowers at the same time is needed nearby. The Winter Nelis pear is a "late-season" pear, meaning its fruit ripens later in the year.
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All About the Winter Nelis Pear Fruit
The fruit of the Winter Nelis pear is medium-sized. One of its best features is how long it can be stored. Unlike many other pears, it can easily stay fresh for a couple of months!
What Makes This Pear Special?
People who have tasted the Winter Nelis pear often say it has a very rich flavor. Old descriptions from the 1880s call it one of the most delicious pears. Its flesh is yellowish and has a fine, smooth texture. It's described as "buttery and melting," meaning it's very soft and juicy when you eat it. The taste is rich, sweet, and a bit like wine, with a lovely smell.
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History of the Winter Nelis Pear
This pear is named after a nobleman from Belgium named Jan-Karel de Nelis. He was the one who first grew this pear from a seed in the early 1800s.
How It Spread Around the World
The Winter Nelis pear became popular quickly. It was brought to England in 1818. Just a few years later, in 1823, it made its way to the United States.
Early Pear Orchards
In 1869, a person named Edward Berwick started the first large pear farm in Carmel Valley, California. He chose to focus mainly on growing the Winter Nelis pear because it was so good. This farm was called the Berwick Manor and Orchard.
