Weihmier Sugar

Pear

Weihmier Sugar

Origin and History

According to the Hopedale Nursery Company, which introduced this variety, Weihmier Sugar is not a new pear but an unknown old variety that was renamed. The Hopedale Nursery Company served as its introducer, with the variety appearing in their catalog by 1912.

Tree

The tree is thrifty in growth but shows some susceptibility to blight.

Fruit

Fruit is medium to large in size. The flavor is regarded by some as of "highest possible flavor."

Note on Source Completeness: This description from Hedrick (1921) is notably brief and lacks the detailed morphological specifications typical of pomological descriptions—no measurements, color, cavity/calyx details, flesh character, or skin features are provided. The variety may be underrepresented in historical literature, which aligns with the Hopedale Nursery's claim that it was an old, forgotten variety. Additional descriptive details from other contemporary sources would strengthen identification guidelines for this pear.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Weihmier Sugar. i. Hopedale Nurs. Cat. 18. 1912.

It is said by the Hopedale Nursery Company, introducer of this variety, that it is not a new pear but an unknown old one renamed. Tree thrifty, blights somewhat. Fruit medium to large and regarded by some as of "highest possible flavor."

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