Gansekopf

Pear

Gansekopf Pear

Origin & History

A North German pear variety, documented since 1773. First described in the pomological literature by Dochnahl (1856).

Fruit

Size & Form Medium-sized fruit, conic in shape.

Surface Smooth and shining. Skin color green, gradually changing to yellow as it ripens, with a brownish-red blush.

Flesh & Flavor Flesh is breaking (tender, melting texture). Juicy and aromatic with a sweet flavor.

Quality First-rate dessert pear.

Season

Matures in October and November.

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Dochnahl Führer durch die Obstkunde 2:148 (1856).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Gansekopf.

Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:148. 1856.

North German, 1773. Fruit medium, conic, smooth and shining, green, changing to yellow, with brownish-red blush; flesh breaking, juicy, sweet, aromatic; first; Oct. and Nov.

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