Description of the 18 best medium (autumn) pear varieties with photos, reviews and names

A selection of autumn pear varieties for different regions

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Autumn varieties of pears for the Moscow region and the middle zone
Autumn (medium) varieties of pears for the southern regions
Mid-ripening dwarf pears

Autumn varieties of pears have a unique taste and aroma

Gardeners who love pears will definitely have a place in the garden for this medium-ripening crop. A description of the best autumn varieties of pears with photos and reviews gives an idea of the main qualities of your favorite fruits:

Autumn varieties have good presentation, transportability and keeping quality.
Average to good winter hardiness.
Good taste, easy care, high yield.
Autumn pears, most often, do not fall off prematurely.
The fruits are removed a little earlier so that the fruits gain juiciness and sweetness.

Autumn varieties of pears for the Moscow region and the middle zone

Bere yellow

In the photo there is a yellow Bere pear (preserved)

The variety belongs to late autumn. Yellow bere has table and dessert purposes. The crop begins to produce its first fruits 3-4 years after transplantation.

Tree height: 3 m. The crown is oval and lush.
Pollinators: In Memory of Yakovlev, Osennyaya Yakovleva, Svarog, Simply Maria, In Memory of Zhegalov, Perun.
Harvest period: end of September – beginning of October. The fruits can be consumed from early October to early December.
Productivity: 80 kg. Fruiting is regular.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 100-1120 g, is rounded and pear-shaped. The color of the skin is light yellow, without blush. The pulp is juicy, cream-colored, aromatic. The taste is sweet and sour.
The variety is resistant to pear gall mites and scab.
Frost resistance is high and tolerates the climate of the Urals well.

“The seller advised us to purchase the Bere yellow pear variety as a late-ripening and very tasty pear variety. We replaced another early ripening pear with this variety, but its fruits did not survive at all. The fruits of the Bere yellow variety are stored for a long time and well, taste juicy and moderately sweet. Now in winter we eat our fresh, tasty, juicy pears.”

Bryansk beauty

This variety of pears is distinguished by its attractive presentation, high yield and dessert taste. The crop begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year after planting.

The tree is unpretentious in care. The fruits are stored for a long time without losing their taste. The variety is zoned in the Central Black Earth region.

Tree height: 2-3 m. The crown has a round shape.
Pollinators: Lada Amurskaya, Moskvichka.
The harvest begins in September.
Productivity: 26 kg.
The shape of the pears, weighing 160-200 g, is regular and classic. The skin is tender, light yellow in color, with a red blush on the sides. The pulp is sweet, juicy, creamy in color.
Resistance to scab is weak.
Frost resistance -39°C. Climate zone: 3.

“I have had the Bryansk beauty on my plot for about 10 years, the pear is unpretentious, and has never gotten sick.
The variety is very tasty, juicy, and lasts a long time. The fruits are all the same, they stay on the tree for a long time after ripening and do not fall off.”

Century-old

In the photo there is an autumn pear Vekovaya. The variety is characterized by productivity, winter hardiness, and excellent taste.

Pears ripen together, and after that they can hang for no more than a week, and then fall off. Fruiting begins 4-5 years after planting.

Tree height: 4-5 m. The crown is rounded.
Pollinators: Northwort.
Fruit ripening time: mid-September. Fruiting is annual. The shelf life of fruits is 1-1.5 months.
Productivity: 40 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 160-280 g, is pear-shaped and regular. The skin is greenish-yellow. The pulp is juicy, aromatic, white. The taste is sweet and sour.
The variety has high immunity: pears rarely suffer from scab and fire blight. Pests also bypass it and do not cause much damage.
Frost resistance: -40°C. Climate zone: 3.

“I purchased a pear seedling of the Vekovaya variety at a nursery.The tree has taken root well, is not fussy about care and has strong immunity. In the spring I feed the tree, and in the fall I treat it against pests. The fruits are delicious and children and grandchildren like them.”

Dessert Rossoshanskaya

A reliable autumn variety with a good harvest. Suitable for commercial cultivation. Fruiting begins at 5-6 years.

The fruits are used for fresh consumption, for making preserves, jams, and in confectionery dishes.

Tree height: 5 m. The crown is wide-pyramidal.
Pollinators: Mramornaya, Osennyaya Yakovleva, Tatyana.
Fruit ripening time: early September. Fruiting is annual. Storage duration is up to 78 days.
Productivity: 70 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 160 g, is pear-shaped or apple-shaped. The skin is light yellow with a diffuse pink blush. The pulp is juicy, white or cream in color. The taste is sweet, dessert.
The variety is resistant to scab.
Frost resistance: -38°C. Climate zone: 3.

“The Dessert pear Rossoshanskaya bears fruit every year, the growth of shoots is not too abundant, it grows slowly. The leaves are slightly affected by scab, although the State Register description indicates resistance to this disease. The fruits remain uninfected. The taste is sweet."

Thumbelina

The miniature fruits explain the name of the variety. The taste will satisfy the most demanding eater. The harvest is well stored in winter.

The start of fruiting can be expected 5-6 years after planting. Maturation is friendly.

Tree height: 5-7 m. The crown is rounded.
Pollinators: Severyanka, Chizhovskaya.
Fruit ripening dates: September 15-25. Fruiting is annual.
Productivity: 15-25 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 80 g, is classic - pear-shaped. The skin is smooth, golden yellow. The pulp is oily, juicy, cream-colored. The taste is sweet. The fruits are stored in a cool room until January.
Scab resistance is high. Protection from powdery mildew, black cancer, and moniliosis is necessary.
Frost resistance: -38°C. Climate zone: 3.

“For me, this variety is just a godsend, the garden plot is small, the tree is compact, it doesn’t take up much space. Fruits consistently every year, the variety is completely suitable for our climate. Not afraid of frost. Minimal care. The fruits are sweet, juicy, grandchildren will have homemade fruits until January - both savings and benefits. This year I collected 20 kg of harvest from the tree, which is a good indicator for a low-growing crop.”

Muscovite

In the photo there is a Moskvichka pear

An unpretentious autumn variety with tasty fruits. Fruiting begins 3-4 years after planting. After ripening, the fruits do not fall off.

Tree height: 4 m. The crown is conical and dense.
Pollinators: Yakovlev's Favorite, Bergamot Moscow, Lada, Marble.
Fruit ripening time: from the second half of September. Fruiting is regular.
Productivity: 40-50 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 130 g, is rounded and pear-shaped. Fruits are one-dimensional. The skin of the ripe fruit is yellowish-green without any outer color. The pulp is juicy, fine-grained, aromatic. The color of the pulp is yellowish-white. The taste is sour-sweet. The fruits are stored for 2.5-3 months in a cool place.
High resistance to fruit rot and scab.
Frost resistance: -25°C. Climate zone: 3.

“Several years ago I chose the Moskvichka pear based on the description of the variety, photos and reviews for planting on my plot. The varieties Lyubimitsa Yakovleva, Lada and Chizhovskaya are already growing nearby. All trees bear fruit well and produce high yields. Moskvichka has the most delicious fruits. They make delicious compotes.”

Autumn Yakovleva

High-yielding, unpretentious variety of pears. It begins to bear fruit 5 years after planting. Drought resistance is high. Universal application.

Tree height: 5-7 m. The crown is spreading, wide-pyramidal, sparse.
Pollinators: Augustovskaya, Lada.
The fruits ripen in the second half of August. Stored for up to 75 days.
Productivity: 35–40 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 130-150 g, is round-rhombic, ribbed. The skin is green with a slight blush on the sunny side. The pulp is dense and juicy. The taste is sweet and sour with a nutmeg aftertaste. The aroma is weak.
High immunity to major pear diseases.
Frost resistance: -32°C. Climate zone: 4.

“I bought the Osennyaya Yakovleva variety based on reviews from my neighbors. Pears are very tasty, sweet and easy to eat. Pulp without grains. The aroma is not bright, but for me the taste is more important.”

Medium varieties of pears for the southern regions

It is believed that the southern regions of the country are most favorable for growing various heat-loving crops, which include pears. Indeed, a short and mild winter allows plants to easily survive the cold season. But frequent spring frosts pose a threat. Comfortable summer temperatures are counteracted by high air humidity. This affects the fall of flowers and ovaries and the development of fungal diseases.
Therefore, the varieties of pears grown here must first of all be resistant to diseases and tolerate return frosts well. It is these qualities that breeders are trying to instill in the varieties bred for the southern regions.

Margarita Marilla

A popular large-fruited autumn pear variety. The main characteristics of the variety are excellent taste, winter hardiness, resistance to pests and diseases, and long-term storage.

Growing conditions are of great importance for the variety. On fertile soil, the crop produces larger fruits, up to 700 g.Despite their large size, the fruits do not fall from the tree, but it is better to pick them a little earlier than full ripeness, so they are better stored and transported. The harvest appears 3-4 years after planting.

Tree height: 2.5–3 m. The crown is pyramidal, compact, of medium density.
Pollinators: Izinka Crimea, Dessert Rossoshanskaya and Parisianka.
The fruits ripen at the beginning of September.
Productivity of an adult tree: 40–45 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 300–400 g, is pear-shaped. The skin is dense, lumpy, golden in color with a pink blush on the sunny side. The taste is sweet, the aroma is nutmeg.
The variety is resistant to scab, and preventative treatment is necessary for other diseases.
Frost resistance: -30°C. Climate zone: 4.

“Margarita Marilla is a delicious pear, but the fruits need to be picked in time and put to ripening. I'm filming in the third ten days of August. After aging it acquires a yellow-golden color. Very juicy. I noticed that very hot summers have a negative effect on the taste.”

Simply Maria

The large-fruited, high-yielding variety is loved by gardeners. Trees of medium height bear fruit annually starting from the third year after planting.

Tree height: 4 m. The crown is pyramidal.
Pollinator: Duchess.
They ripen by the beginning of autumn, are stored for a long time and are well stored. The harvest is regular.
Productivity 40 kg per tree.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 200 - 500 g, is classic - pear-shaped. The skin is yellow-green. The pulp is yellowish with a weak aroma. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness.
Resistance to scab, black cancer, septoria.
Frost resistance: -38°C. Climate zone: 3.

“I bought a two-year-old seedling, planted it, it grows quickly, and begins to bear fruit in the third year. I'm pleased with the variety. Frost resistance is good. Fruits perfectly, without interruptions.The pear is very tasty, sweet with a slight sourness, beautiful.”

Bere Bosc

Mid-season, vigorous and heat-loving variety of pears. A young tree begins to bear fruit 6–8 years after planting.

The variety does not tolerate drought well and requires regular watering.

Tree height: 4-6 m. The crown is voluminous, pyramidal.
Pollinators: Williams, Red Caucasus, Bere Napoleon, Clapp's Favorite, Olympus, Bon Louise, Parisian.
The fruits ripen in mid-September. Taste qualities are preserved for 90 days.
Productivity: 100 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 150–250 g, is elongated pear-shaped, bottle-shaped. The fruits of the same tree may not be the same shape. The skin is thin and rough. The pulp is juicy, creamy white. The taste is sweet with an almond aftertaste.
To combat diseases and pests, systematic treatments are necessary.
Frost resistance: - 25C. Climate zone: 5.

“Among the pears, I would like to highlight the Bere Bosc variety. Its fruits are especially tasty fresh. I don’t process them, I sell almost everything at the local market, and I store the leftovers fresh for the winter. I do it this way: I wrap each pear in a paper napkin, put the fruits in wooden boxes with good ventilation and lower them into the cellar. Thus, it is possible to preserve most of the fruits until the New Year holidays.”

Dessert

Dessert pear is known for its sweet, fragrant fruits. This is an autumn variety, so they are suitable both for consumption immediately after collection and for storage.

Pears tolerate transportation well and begin to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting.

Tree height: 3-5 m. The crown is wide-pyramidal.
Pollinators: Mramornaya, Tatyana, Osennyaya Yakovleva.
Fruit ripening period: from early September to November. Stored refrigerated for 2-3 months.
Productivity: 70 kg. Fruiting is annual.
The shape of the fruit is round, slightly flattened. Ripe fruits acquire a light yellow color. A slight pink blush may appear on the sunny side. Pears have a sweet, dessert taste, with a pleasant sourness. Ripe pears are beautiful - yellow with a pink blush. Weight – 150 g. The taste is sweet, which corresponds to the name of the variety. Pears are tender, juicy, with thin but dense skin, suitable for transportation and storage. During storage, the taste and aroma of the fruit do not change.
The variety is resistant to scab.
Frost resistance: -25°C. Climate zone: 5.

“The dessert room is easy to care for. Fruits every year. The fruits are sweet, but if they become overripe, they lose their juiciness.”

Kieffer

The autumn variety Kieffer is not picky about soil. Has good drought resistance. The disadvantages include the hard pulp.

The first fruits appear 5 years after planting. It is distinguished by sweet fruits. Ripe pears do not fall.

Tree height: 4-6 m.
Pollinators: Saint Germain, Bon Louise.
Pears begin to ripen in mid-September. The fruits remain for another 15-20 days until they are fully ripe. Taste and attractive appearance last until December.
Productivity: 250 kg. Fruiting is annual.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 150-250 g, can be either classic, pear-shaped, or barrel-shaped. The skin is thick, rough and lumpy. The pulp is juicy and crispy. The taste is sweet and tart.
Resistance to diseases and pests should be maintained with preventive treatments.
Frost resistance: -25°C. Climate zone: 5.

“In the garden, in addition to the Kieffer pear, I grow several varieties of grapes, dogwoods and a lot of peaches. However, it is the pear that attracts the eyes of my guests. A huge number of large fruits ripen on the spreading branches until the velvet season.”

Sonata

Sonata is an autumn pear variety that ripens in early autumn. It is classified as a dessert because of the sweetness of the fruit.

The harvest is abundant, and the first fruits appear from the age of 4.

Tree height: 3-5 m. The crown is wide-pyramidal.
Pollinators: Kieffer, Dessertnaya.
Fruit ripening occurs in early September.
Productivity: 100 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 120 - 200 g, is standard, oblong. The skin is yellow with a red blush, the flesh is white, juicy, aromatic. The taste is sweet.
Resistance to diseases and pests is high.
Frost resistance: -25°C. Climate zone: 5.

Dwarf varieties of autumn pears

The best dwarf varieties of autumn pears are a lifesaver for owners of small plots. Compact trees save space in the garden. Harvesting and preventative treatment are simplified. These pears produce large fruits.

Bere Gardi

The variety is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, the fruits have high taste qualities, but are not winter-hardy enough, therefore they are recommended for cultivation in the southern regions.

Fruiting begins in the 4-5th year after planting. The use of fruits is universal. Bere Gardi is distinguished by its longevity.

Tree height on a dwarf rootstock: 2-2.5 m. The crown is elongated, pyramidal, sparse.
Pollinators: Bon-Louise Avranches, Forest Beauty, Marianne.
The fruits ripen in September. They stay until the end of October.
Productivity: 60 kg.
The shape of pears, weighing 150-180 g, is oval-conical. The skin is greyish-green. The pulp is white, juicy. The taste is dessert, sweet.
The variety is resistant to scab, but is often affected by white spot.
Frost resistance: -23°C. Climate zone: 5.

“The Bere Gardi pear grows and bears fruit successfully on my plot.The fruits are tasty and juicy, and are loved not only by the owners, but also by wasps and birds. The tree was not affected by scab.”

Veles

The photo shows a Veles pear. The distinctive qualities of this variety are regular fruiting, high yield and excellent quality of fruit.

The crop begins to bear fruit 5-7 years after planting. Possessing a dessert taste, fruits are often consumed fresh, but they are also suitable for preparations.

Tree height on a dwarf rootstock: 2-3 m. The crown is wide-pyramidal.
Pollinators: Rogneda, Chizhovskaya, Severyanka, Osennyaya Yakovleva, Vidnaya.
Fruit ripening period: September. Fruit is stored for 45-60 days.
Productivity: 100 kg. Fruiting is annual.
Fruit weight: 150-180 g. The fruits are round, symmetrical, smooth. The skin is greenish-yellow with a pink blush. The pulp is creamy and juicy. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour.
Good scab resistance.
Frost resistance: -35°C. Climate zone: 4.

“I’ve been growing this variety at the dacha for many years. The pear does not take up much space and does not grow much in height. I do only sanitary pruning. Convenient to harvest. Even if we delay picking a little, the fruits can hang on the tree until the end of September, becoming even sweeter. At the same time, the pears acquire a golden yellow color. After harvesting, the harvest is perfectly stored in the refrigerator until November. Transportability is at a good level.”

Grand Champion

Pictured is Grand Champion. This variety is distinguished by its demanding soil composition and heat-loving properties.

This autumn variety is characterized by golden, pear-shaped fruits with a sour taste. The crop begins to bear fruit in the 3-4th year.

Tree height on a dwarf rootstock: 2-2.5 m.
Pollinators: Bere Ardanpon, Bere Bosk, Vassa, Zolotistaya, Crimean Winter, Yakimovskaya, Dessertnaya, Lazurnaya.
The fruits ripen at the end of September. The taste and appearance last until January.
Productivity: 60 kg.
The shape of the fruit, weighing 190-250 kg, is pear-shaped. The skin is golden yellow. The pulp is creamy and tender. The taste is sweet with sourness.
The variety is resistant to major pear diseases.
Frost resistance: -27°C. Climate zone: 4.

Bere Ardanpont

Large-fruited, productive autumn variety. It is distinguished by long-term preservation of fresh fruits and excellent taste.

Ripening occurs unevenly, so fruits that hang for a long time begin to crumble. Fruiting occurs in the 4-5th year after planting.

Tree height: 2-3 m. The crown of the tree is dense, pyramidal.
Pollinators: Rogneda, Chizhovskaya, Severyanka, Osennyaya Yakovleva, Vidnaya.
Fruit ripening period: late September – early October.
Productivity: 70 kg.
The shape resembles a bell with a bumpy surface. Fruit weight - 180-220 kg. The pulp is juicy and aromatic. The skin is green, matte.
Resistance to diseases and pests is average.
Frost resistance: -25°C. Climate zone: 5.

“The Bere Ardanpon variety is the best for me. Pears with tender pulp. Suitable for fresh salads, canning, and baking with them turns out excellent. The tree in our garden is still young, but we harvest 45 kg of fruit per year. Needs abundant watering. If you don’t feed the tree, the pears become less sweet, so I apply fertilizer every year.”

curé

The Cure pear is winter-hardy and also easily tolerates drought conditions. Grows in any soil and is easy to care for.

Tree height: 2-3 m. The crown is dense.
Pollinators: Williams, Duchess Angoulême, Bere Bosc.
The fruits ripen by the end of September and are stored for about 2 months.
Productivity: 120 kg.
Fruit weight: 150–250 g. Pear-shaped.The skin is light green, matte, dense. The pulp is grainy, juicy, with a nutmeg aroma. The taste is sweet and sour.
The variety is resistant to diseases and pests.
Frost resistance: -30°C. Climate zone: 3.

“We only have one tree of this variety. But it pleases me every autumn with its rich harvest. Some go to processing, some go to the basement, the rest ripen on the tree. That’s how we eat them from the tree.”