Summer Blood Birne European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Summer Blood Birne'
A red flesh or "blood" pear that is scab resistant and produces fruit with a pleasing cinnamon-like flavor. It is an ancient cultivar thought to have originated in Germany. A favorite in the National Pear collection.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 4
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August-September
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
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