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Wahlsche Schnapsbirne

Variety of European pear · Pyrus communis
Aromatic distilling pear of South Germany for fine fruit brandies.
Edible value9Medicinal value5Other uses7
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Taste & characteristics

Taste

tartaromatic

Profile

Pollination
self-sterile – needs a pollinator variety

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Autochthonous South German distilling and perry pear (Palatinate, Swabia). Medium-sized, round, pale yellow; not for fresh eating but very aroma-rich - prized for fruit brandies.

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