Santa Anna

Pear

Origin and History

Originated in Santa Anna, California.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large.

Form: Obtuse-pyriform.

Skin: Yellow-russeted.

Flesh and Flavor: Tough, highly perfumed.

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

Season

Late.

Quality

First class.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Santa Anna, i. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 68. 1895.

Originated in Santa Anna, California. Fruit large, obtuse-pyriform, yellow-russeted; flesh tough, highly perfumed; first; season late.

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