Rosenhofbirne

Origin and History

An Austrian perry pear. The variety is documented in Hedrick's comprehensive reference work citing Loschnig's Moslbirnen (1913).

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium; globular-oblate in shape.

Skin: Tough, shining. Light yellow when ripe, blushed slightly on the sunny side. Surface marked with numerous fine dots.

Flesh: Yellowwhite; coarse-grained; juicy. Flavor very astringent.

Core and Seeds: [Not described in source]

Season

Ripens in October.

Uses

Perry pear — suitable for perry (pear cider) production, consistent with the astringent character and coarse texture.

Tree Characteristics

[Not described in source]

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Notes on this entry: The source material is brief and focused on fruit characteristics. Tree growth habit, specific gravity/storage behavior, and detailed measurements are not provided in Hedrick's description. The astringent, coarse-grained character and toughness of the fruit are consistent with a cider/perry pear rather than a dessert variety.