Pear 'SCHWEIZERHOSE'

'Schweizerhose' is a rare and distinctive old pear variety, notable for the unusual appearance of its fruit. The pears have striking green and yellow-orange longitudinal stripes, making them look striped. The fruits are large, pear-shaped and highly ornamental.

Flavour:

The flesh is juicy, non-gritty, aromatic, tender and sweet. The fruit is excellent eaten fresh, for desserts and for processing into jams and compotes.

Growth:

The tree has moderate vigour and is resistant to frost and diseases. It prefers a sunny location and fertile, well-drained soil.

Fruiting:

It begins bearing fairly early, and the fruit is picked in October. 

Plant dug from the ground.