Distinctive bronze-russetted European pear. Origin: D. Olsen, Zillah, WA. Bosc mutation; discovered 2000; propagated 2007. Tree: highly vigorous, similar to Bosc; growth habit upright to spreading; height 3.6-5.5 m, spread 3.0 m; blooms late March to early April in Zillah; winter hardy, similar to Bosc; disease resistance similar to Bosc. Fruit: medium-large, length 10.2 cm, width 7.0 cm, ~216 g; pyriform, less elongated than Golden Russet Bosc, slightly asymmetric; yellowish brown, 95-100 % russet; flesh color cream; flesh firmness 8.6 kg, texture crisp, fine-grained, medium to juicy; 16 °Brix; fresh, dessert market; storage excellent.
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