Rosenwasserbirne

Pear

Origin and History

Rheinfalz, Bavaria. Originally described by Dochnahl Fuhr in Obstkunde (1856).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form

Medium, long-turbinate, even in outline.

Stem

Not described in source.

Cavity

Not described in source.

Calyx and Basin

Not described in source.

Skin

Tender, green turning yellowish-white. Without dots; often flecked with dark specks.

Flesh and Flavor

Very white, juicy, semi-melting. Very good; rose-like aroma.

Core and Seeds

Not described in source.

Season

Mid-August.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

View original book sources (1)

Rosenwasserbirne.

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:41. 1856.

Rheinfalz, Bavaria. Fruit medium, long-turbinate, even in outline; tender skin, green turning yellowish-white, without dots, often flecked with dark specks; flesh juicy, with a rose-like aroma, very white, semi-melting, very good; mid-Aug.

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