Rhenser Schmalzbirne

Pear

Rhenser Schmalzbirne

Origin/History German Rhineland, 1833. Reference: Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:63 (1856).

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and Size: Fairly large, pyriform.

Skin: Smooth, yellow, blushed with blood-red, covered with fine dots.

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, breaking (tender), sweet, aromatic.

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

Quality and Uses Third for dessert; first for kitchen. The variety is valued primarily for culinary purposes (cooking, preserves, or processing) where its aromatic, sweet flesh excels, though acceptable for fresh eating.

Season and Storage January to March. Late-season winter pear with extended storage capacity.

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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Rhenser Schmalzbirne. i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:63. 1856. The German Rhineland, 1833. Fruit fairly large, pyriform, smooth, yellow, blushed with blood-red, covered with fine dots; flesh yellowish, breaking, sweet, aromatic; third for dessert, first for kitchen; Jan. to Mar.

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