Amlisberger Mostbirne

Pear

Amlisberger Mostbirne

Origin/History A perry pear found in Switzerland, first published in 1885.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium
Form: Globular
Skin: Yellowish-green, changing at maturity to light yellow, dotted with dark russet
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh/Flavor: Excellent quality
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.

Season September and October.

Uses Perry pear. Excellent flavor, but not suitable for transportation.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Other Not described in source.

Source Citation: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); reference to Loschnig Mostbirnen, p. 72, fig. 1913.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Amlisberger Mostbirne. 1. Loschnig Mostbirnen 72, fig. 1913.

A perry pear found in Switzerland and first published in 1885. Fruit medium, globular, yellowish-green changing at maturity to light yellow, dotted with dark russet; excellent but not good for transportation; Sept. and Oct.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)