Normannische Ciderbirne
PearNormannische Ciderbirne
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)
Reference: Loschnig Mostbirnen 168, fig. 1913
Origin and History
This pear was found growing wild in Normandy, France, and in Upper Austria. It is excellent for making perry and for distillation.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Very small
Form: Turbinate
Skin: Greenish-yellow covered with cinnamon-russet and ashy-gray dots
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish-white, rather dry, sweet but with some sprightliness
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
September
Uses
Excellent for making perry and for distillation.
Subtypes and Variants
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)Normannische Ciderbirne.
- Loschnig Mostbirnen 168, fig. 1913.
This pear was found growing wild in Normandy, Fr., and in Upper Austria, and is excellent for making perry and for distillation. Fruit very small, turbinate, greenish-yellow covered with cinnamon-russet and ashy-gray dots; flesh yellowish-white, rather dry, sweet but with some sprightliness; Sept.