Kronprinz Ferdinand v. Österreich

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Pyrus communis L. European pear · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Kronprinz Ferdinand von Österreich variety is a synonym for the old Grosser Katzenkopf variety, also known by the names Catholic pear, Tire pear, and Winter butter pear. Cultivation of the variety began as early as 1590 in Franconian nurseries.

Fruits of this variety are characterized as very large. In terms of ripening time, the variety belongs to the winter group. It is classified as a culinary processing pear intended for cooking and preserving.

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