Général Leclerc
Variety description
Origin:
Variety introduced by Inra Angers in 1954 (France)
Picking date:
mid-September
Fruit size:
rather big
Tree
Blossom date:
same date as Conference
Pollinisé par:
Type of tree:
similar tree as Comice before fruiting, then similar to Passe-Crassane
Time till first cropping:
very susceptible /
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
very susceptible
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
excellent parthenocarpic potential (interesting for frost protection while cold weather during blossom). Very susceptible to fireblight
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
very susceptible
Fruit
Skin / shape:
thick skin, yellow with many orange red stains
Flesh / taste:
fine flesh, more tangy than sweet
