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Wahlsche Schnapsbirne

Variety of European pear Β· 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.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species European pear unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? β†’ Check your site on the species page

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