Large-fruited, high-yielding German variety of an almost forgotten fruit plant. Used as a fruit tree for over 1000 years. In areas with mild winters, the trees can grow up to 150 years old.
Vigour: deciduous, partly multi-stemmed tree with a pyramidal canopy, final height 8 - 10 m Blossom: May, white-pink, cymes, self-fertile Fruit: pear-shaped, 3 - 4 cm in diameter, tawny reddish, doughy when fully ripe, rich in vitamins Taste: sweet and sour, exceptionally aromatic Harvest season: September - October, can be processed after exposure to frost or longer storage Yield: early onset, high and regular Usage: fresh consumption, jelly, jams, compotes, bakery, liquor, wine, remedies Soil: thrives best on loose, moderately moist, well-drained, calcareous, sandy-clay soil
