Hamburger Birne

Pear

Origin and History

A North German Pound pear; published in 1816.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium

Form: Turbinate or conicobtuse

Skin: Light green, changing to light yellow at maturity, with dark russet markings.

Flesh and Flavor: Breaking (crisp), juicy, aromatic.

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

Season

October

Uses

Kitchen use; described as "first for the kitchen" (suitable for cooking).

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Hamburger Birne. i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:5. 1856. A North German Pound pear; published in 1816. Fruit medium, turbinate or conicobtuse, light green changing to light yellow, with dark russet markings; flesh breaking, juicy, aromatic; first for the kitchen; Oct.

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

Pound Pear