Early Bon Chretien
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Low |
| Vigour | Strong |
| Growth habit | Semi Upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 1st Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Full bloom | 2nd Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs and Shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Forelle |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week December (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Control cultivar | - |
| Production (kg/tree) | Medium to high |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Oblong ovate |
| Skin colour | Green yellow |
| Flesh colour | Creamy white |
| Eating quality | Fragrant sweet |
| Texture | Fine |
| Storage ability | Good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Pears |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | USA |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | No Record |