Forelle Pear

Pyrus communis 'Forelle'

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.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Forelle' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Forelle is highly blight susceptible so grow with care. Should pollinate with most other pear varieties.

A Little History about Forelle Pear Forelle originated in Germany in the 1800s and the name means "trout" in German.

Pyrus communis 'Forelle' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Spurry habit • Upright habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Late fall • Late season
Other Attributes • Very juicy • Keeps well • Aromatic • Long-term keeper • Sweet • Very crisp	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Cooking or baking • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality