Paul Bocuse and Perle d'Or Question
K S
6 years ago
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jerijen
6 years agoOh, it's never gotten very big. Under three feet, certainly. And it's been here since it's U.S. introduction, so I don't think it's likely to grow more now.
Here is 'Perle d'Or' in an old cemetery in Northern California. This is on a grave from the 1950's, which gives you an approximate idea of its age.
Your winters are colder, though, so I doubt it would ever get this big. I bet it can make 4-ft, though, if it's happy.K S thanked jerijenK S
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