Pear Zolotovoritska

Zolotovorotska pear is an early-winter maturing variety developed at the Lviv Experimental Station of Horticulture by crossing the varieties Parisanka and Olivier de Serr. The tree is medium-sized with an inverted pyramid-shaped, dense crown, prone to overcrowding and branches that tend to droop toward the ground. Leaves are elongated oval in shape and have a muted green color, arranged spirally on the branches. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness, resistance to fungal and bacterial diseases, and regular, stable fruiting beginning from the 3rd to 5th year after planting. Fruits of the Zolotovorotska pear are large, weighing 230–350 grams, bergamot-shaped with a dense, dry, light-green skin that turns golden-yellow or yellowish-brown at consumer maturity, featuring characteristic large russet spots. The flesh is juicy, oily, smooth, with a tangy-sweet flavor and a delicate almond aroma. Harvest usually occurs in early October, while consumer maturity arrives in November. Due to its dense skin and good storability, the fruit can be stored under refrigerated conditions until April. For successful cultivation, trees are best planted on lowland sites with good soil moisture, preferably on southern, south-western, and south-eastern slopes where spring moisture is retained. The root system lacks skeletal roots, making the pear sensitive to water deficiency and requiring regular watering, preferably in the early morning or late evening to avoid scorching. The variety is self-fertile, but cross-pollination with varieties such as Parisanka, Conference, and Lazurnaya significantly increases yield and fruit quality.