Hardenpont frühe Colmar
PearHardenpont frühe Colmar
Origin/History: Although this variety has been confused with Passe Colmar of Hardenpont, it is in fact a distinct variety. It is documented in historical sources including Dochnahl's Obstkunde (1856) and Guide Pratique (1876). Hardenpont frühe Colmar ripens considerably earlier than Passe Colmar—in August and September—while Passe Colmar is not in season until November and December.
Tree: Not described in source.
Fruit: Medium size, globular-turbinate form. Skin is a beautiful uniform yellow. Flesh is fine-grained and musky.
Season: August and September.
Uses: Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants: Not described in source.
Other: Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Hardenpont frühe Colmar.
- Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:100. 1856.
- Guide Prat. 96, 280. 1876. This is not the Passe Colmar of Hardenpont, although regarded as such by Dochnahl. It ripens in August and September whereas Passe Colmar is in season during November and December. Fruit medium, globular-turbinate, a beautiful uniform yellow; flesh fine-grained, musky; Aug. and Sept.