Theodor Korner

Pear

Theodor Korner (Pear)

Origin/History

A seedling raised by Van Mons of Belgium about 1851. First described in Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:126 (1856).

Tree

Rather vigorous. An early and good bearer.

Fruit

Size: Medium to above medium.

Form: Conic.

Skin: Greenish-yellow.

Calyx: Star-shaped with long segments.

Flesh: Melting, juicy, vinous.

Season

September.

Quality

First rate.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Theodor Korner.

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:126. 1856.

A seedling raised by Van Mons of Belgium about 1851. Tree rather vigorous, an early and good bearer. Fruit medium to above, conic, greenish-yellow; calyx star-shaped; segments long; flesh melting, juicy, vinous; first; Sept.

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