Nain Vert
PearNain Vert
Origin and History
This pear variety was obtained from seed by M. de Nerbonne in the commune of Huillé (Maine-et-Loire), France, and first fruited in 1839. It is described as a strange variety, notable primarily for its dwarf habit.
Source References:
- Card. Chron. 914. 1860
- Leroy Diet. Pom. 2:450, fig. 1869
- Jour. Hort. N. S. 32:256. 1896
Tree
The tree forms a bush between 3 and 4 feet high. It is remarkable for its dwarf habit. The branches are erect, thick, and fleshy.
Fruit
Form and Size: Medium in size, sometimes larger. Globular but irregular, with form variable.
Skin: Thin and slightly rough. Yellowish-green, uniformly covered with large gray-russet dots.
Flesh and Flavor: White, semi-fine and semi-melting, rather dry. Juice deficient. The flavor is sugary and sweet, almost without perfume.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October.
Quality and Uses
Rated as third quality.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Nain Vert.
- Card. Chron. 914. 1860.
- Leroy Diet. Pom. 2:450, fig. 1869.
- Jour. Hort. N. S. 32:256. 1896.
This strange variety was obtained from seed by M. de Nerbonne, in the commune of Huillé (Maine-et-Loire), Fr., and first fruited in 1839. The tree forms a bush between 3 and 4 feet high; it is remarkable for its dwarf habit, and its erect, thick, fleshy branches. Fruit medium and sometimes larger, globular, irregular, but variable in form; skin thin, slightly rough, yellowish-green, uniformly covered with large gray-russet dots; flesh white, semi-fine and semi-melting, rather dry; juice deficient, sugary, sweet, almost without perfume; third; Oct.