Taylor's gold is a pear variety thought to be a mutant of the pear Doyenné du Comice. It has a russeted cinnamon coloured skin and a juicy aromatic flavour. It was discovered in New Zealand in 1986.[1][2]
| Pear 'Taylor's gold' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Pyrus |
| Species | Pyrus communis |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Bosc pear' and 'Doyenné du Comice' |
| Cultivar | 'Taylor's gold' |
| Breeder | Michael King-Turner |
| Origin | New Zealand |
It was first found within an orchard belonging to Michael King-Turner,[3] living near Nelson, New Zealand.[4] It was first thought to be a relative of a Comice pear, but was later believed to be a natural cross between a 'Bosc pear' and 'Comice' pear. It was then sent to the US in 1998 and grown in Washington (state).[3]
References
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- ^ Elkins, Rachel B. (2007). Pear Production and Handling Manual. ANR Publications. p. 31. ISBN 9781879906655.
- ^ a b "Taylor's Gold Pears". specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Marshall, Kate (19 April 2015). "How to grow the perfect pear". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
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