Summer Blood Birne is an ancient German pear cultivar prized for its striking red flesh and distinctive cinnamon-like flavor. This heirloom variety thrives in zones 4-9 and reaches 14 to 22 feet at maturity, making it a substantial addition to any orchard. The tree demonstrates strong disease resistance, particularly to scab, and blooms in late summer through early fall, producing fruit that combines visual drama with genuinely unusual taste.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
264in H x ?in W
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The red flesh alone sets this pear apart visually, but it's the cinnamon-like flavor that makes it memorable. An ancient cultivar preserved in Germany for centuries, Summer Blood Birne has earned a place in the National Pear collection as a disease-resistant heritage variety. It's a frost-hardy tree that handles challenging climates, yet still produces fruit with remarkable character.
As an edible pear, Summer Blood Birne is enjoyed fresh, where its cinnamon-like flavor and red flesh make it a striking addition to fruit platters and salads. The unusual coloring and taste also make it appealing for ornamental purposes in heritage fruit collections.
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“Summer Blood Birne originates from Germany, where it has been cultivated as an ancient pear variety for centuries. The variety's distinctive red flesh and compelling flavor profile secured its place as a favorite in the National Pear collection, where it continues to be preserved and studied. Its survival through generations speaks to both its hardiness and the value gardeners and orchardists have placed on its unique characteristics.”