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Invincible Pear
A hardy, disease-resistant pear with crisp, mildly sweet fruit. It’s more ornamental than culinary but can be used for cooking or eaten fresh when fully ripe.
Basic Information
Species:
Pear
Variety:
Invincible
Scientific Name:
Pyrus communis 'Invincible'
Cramond Trees Location
Related Tree Tags:
12, 13
Location:
Cramond House 12, 13
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More about the Tree
Uses and Benefits:
A disease-resistant pear, more ornamental than culinary, but the small fruit can be eaten fresh or cooked. The wood is hard and sometimes used for tool handles.
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Fun facts:
Bred to resist fire blight, a deadly bacterial disease.
The fruit has a faint cinnamon aftertaste.
A favorite of urban planners for its pollution tolerance.
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