Hessenbirne

Pear

Hessenbirne

Origin/History German variety from Hesse, documented from 1815. First published description: Dochnahl, Führer durch die Obstkunde, Vol. 2, p. 146 (1856).

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium and above
Form: Curved
Skin: Thin-skinned; greenish-yellow, changing to yellow at maturity, with a vivid blush; often mottled with yellowish-brown
Flesh and Flavor: Sweet and juicy, becoming mealy

Season September and October

Uses Second choice for dessert; first choice for kitchen use.

Subtypes/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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Hessenbirne.

Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:146. 1856.

German; Hesse, 1815.

Fruit medium and above, curved, thin-skinned, greenish-yellow changing to yellow, with a vivid blush, often mottled with yellowish-brown; flesh sweet, juicy, becoming mealy; second for dessert, first for kitchen; Sept. and Oct.

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