Pyrus communis ‘Cape Pear’
I have found no reference to ‘Cape Pear’ in the literature. It was probably grown at the Cape of Good Hope and brought to New South Wales by ships calling in at the Cape for supplies. William Macarthur’s comments on its popularity in New South Wales suggests that it was an early introduction to the Colony.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Pear no.4/1843]. ‘4. Variety commonly miscalled the [the name undeciphered]. February. The common pear of the country, large, coarse, will not keep, abundant bearer.’ [Diary B, MP A2951/1862].
Notes
Published May 17, 2010 - 03:01 PM | Last updated Jul 22, 2011 - 04:49 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably South Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Dessert Pear, late summer in Australia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Cape Pear
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| Confidence level | low |