Poorman Gooseberry Locust Pyrus communis 'Butirra Precoce Morettini'

Pyrus communis 'Butirra Precoce Morettini'

hardy kiwis prefer a little afternoon shade in hotter regions

Ripening Time: September

a week or two after Invicta

A seedling found in Sussex in 1840

Poorman Gooseberry Locust Pyrus communis 'Butirra Precoce Morettini'Ribes hirtellum 'Poorman' Prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NH & WV, and by permit only to MA, RI, and NJ. This red fruited, heritage variety, widely planted as early as the 1890's, is a highly flavored, dessert quality variety which can be eaten out of hand. The smallish berries are sweet, aromatic, and have tough, smooth skins which offer the delightfully distinctive "pop" texture of a good gooseberry when eaten. Yields of 5+ pounds per plant over a long