Goldbordirte Holzbirne
PearGoldbordirte Holzbirne
Origin and History
Referenced in Dochnahl's Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:196 (1856). Classed by Dochnahl among varieties of special character, distinguished primarily by a notable foliar characteristic.
Tree
The defining characteristic is the distinctive gold-bordered leaves.
Fruit
Size and Form: Small
Flesh and Flavor: Firm, insipid
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Other
The variety is notable principally for its ornamental foliage rather than for fruit quality, reflected in its classification among varieties "of special character" — likely cultivated for its decorative golden-edged leaves rather than as a commercial or dessert pear.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Goldbordirte Holzbirne.
- Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:196. 1856.
Classed by Dochnahl among varieties of special character. The tree has its leaves bordered with gold. Fruit small; flesh firm, insipid.