Pear Autumn Sushova (Large-fruited Sushova)

Late-autumn variety selected in the Kolomensky District of the Moscow Region in 1995. Origin unknown. Approved for the Central Region. Recommended for testing in southern areas of the Central and Central Chernozem Regions of Russia.

Medium-sized tree with a spherical crown and moderately dense foliage.

Shoots are weakly spreading, strong, thick, with short internodes (spur-type), greenish-yellow in color.

Fruits are large, weighing about 200 g, round in shape (almost like apples), greenish-yellow with slight blush. Peduncle is thick and short. Calyx and calyx cup are small.

Flesh is dense, white, very juicy, with slight aroma. Flavor is tart-sweet, very good (4-4.5 points).

Fruit yield is high and regular, but fruiting is moderate.

Fruits ripen late in autumn, can be stored in a normal cellar (t +5-1єС) until December with minimal loss.

Winter hardiness of trees for the Moscow Region is above average. Resistance to scab is high, but in epidemic years leaves and fruits are lightly affected. Leaves are significantly less affected by gall mite compared to varieties such as Chizhovskaya, Lada, etc.

Advantages of the variety: large fruit size, good flavor, and storage of fruits until December in a normal cellar.