Türkische müskirte Sommerbirne
PearTürkische müskirte Sommerbirne
Origin and History
This pear is ascribed to have originated in the Orient, documented around the year 1832.
Tree Characteristics
The tree is vigorous and productive. Twigs are glabrous (smooth). Buds are long and pointed.
Fruit Description
Size & Form
Medium large, bulging, blunt, roundish.
Color & Surface
Solid yellowish-green, sprinkled with russet. Dots are fine and bright-brown.
Stem
Woody, medium long.
Calyx
Usually closed.
Flesh & Flavor
Buttery; quality of the best.
Seeds
Numerous.
Season
September.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:19 (1856).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Türkische müskirte Sommerbirne.
- Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:19. 1856.
The origin of this pear is ascribed to the Orient about the year 1832. Tree vigorous and productive; twigs glabrous; buds long and pointed. Fruit medium large, bulging, blunt, roundish, solid yellowish-green, sprinkled with russet; dots fine and bright-brown; calyx usually closed; stem woody, medium long; seeds numerous; flesh buttery; quality of the best; Sept.