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Forelle Pear
Pyrus communis 'Forelle'
- Summary
- Hardiness Zone & More
Forelle pear is a small to medium sized winter pear that has a green background color, with red "trout-like" speckles. When ripe it turns a golden yellow with a bright red blush. The flesh is high quality and good for fresh eating. The fruit is known for its long keeping qualities and can be stored into the spring.
Forelle originated in Germany in the 1800s and the name means "trout" in German.
- Height
- 10-15
- Spread
- 8-12
- Zone
- 5-8
- Color
- Blushed
- Categories
- Cold Hardy Varieties,
- Tags
- Pollinizer needed, Large fruit, Average vigor, Spreading habit, Spurry habit, Upright habit
Bloom Character
Fruit Characteristics
Skill Required