TURANDOT*

Description

Origin: Loreno Rivalta, Istituto Sperimentale per la Frutticoltura, Forlì station (Italy). Cross of Dr Guyot x Bella di Giugno, released in 2000.
Proprietor: CRA, Italia.
Tree: intermediate vigour and good affinity with quince, high and consistent productivity.
Fruit: medium size, elongated pear shape, yellow-green skin with 10% red blush; flesh medium fine-textured, juicy and lightly aromatic.
Overall: of interest for ripening date and productivity; withstands handling and stores well. Suitable for growing also in northern Italy.