Grunbirne

Pear

Grunbirne

Origin/History A German pound pear. Originated in Württemberg and reported in 1830.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, long, sides unequal.

Skin: Dark green, with dark red blush on ripening.

Flesh: Greenish-white, breaking, granular, glutinous, juicy, aromatic.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, Seeds: Not described in source.

Season August.

Uses Choice for kitchen use.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Grunbirne.

i. Dochnahl Fw/ir. Obstkunde 2:10. 1856.

A German pound pear. Originated in Wurttemberg and reported in 1830. Fruit medium, long, sides unequal, dark green, with dark red blush on ripening; flesh greenishwhite, breaking, granular, glutinous, juicy, aromatic; first for kitchen; Aug.

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

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