Pear Yablunivska

The 'Yablunivs'ka' pear — a winter variety developed in Ukrainian breeding through crossing 'Abat Fettel' and 'Decanka du Komis'. The tree is vigorous with a broad, pyramidal, medium-dense crown, compact and suitable for cultivation in various regions. Main scaffold branches diverge from the trunk at an angle of 45–50°. The variety is characterized by relatively high requirements for growing conditions, especially heat, but it possesses good winter hardiness. Fruit-bearing begins early: on quince rootstock — at 2–3 years, on seedling — at 4–5 years after planting. Flowering occurs at medium timing, and flower buds form predominantly on 1–4-year-old wood.

The fruits of the 'Yablunivs'ka' variety have pear-shaped or broad-pear-shaped forms with a weakly expressed neck. Their weight varies from 160 to 195 grams on standard rootstock and reaches 200–250 grams on quince rootstock. The skin is thin but tough, greenish-yellow during harvest maturity, and becomes light-yellow with a faint diffuse orange-red blush and occasionally with delicate rust-colored spots at consumer maturity. Subcutaneous spots are small, light-brown or gray, barely noticeable. The flesh is white or slightly cream-colored, firm, oily, tender, medium-textured, slightly acidic-sweet, without granules, and with high flavor quality.

The variety exhibits high resistance to scab and bacterial leaf blight, which significantly simplifies care and increases yield. Fruits ripen by late September (harvest maturity), while consumer maturity occurs at the end of November — beginning of December. Thanks to good transportability and ability to be stored in refrigeration until March, 'Yablunivs'ka' pears are ideal for winter consumption. Among the advantages of this variety are early fruiting, high yield, attractive appearance, and excellent fruit flavor. Drawbacks include vigorous tree growth and heightened sensitivity of flowers and young fruit set to frost, which may reduce yield.