Called the 'aristocrat of pears', Pyrus communis 'Bosc' is a multi-purpose cultivar with a profusion of fragrant, creamy white flowers in late midseason (mid-spring). Draped in clusters along the branches, they are truly a sight to behold. They are followed in the fall by a heavy crop of medium to large, long-necked, warm cinnamon pears. Their flesh is firm, juicy, and has a sweet, rich flavour. They are perfect for eating, canning, and baking. They keep 2-3 months with their best flavour realized when stored. Bosc is not self-fertile and requires pollination by a tree of another variety with the same bloom period such as Bartlett or Anjou. The foliage of elliptic glossy green leaves turns pretty shades of red and yellow in the fall.