Big Brown Pear Tree

Every rare tree purchase supports historical orchard preservation Each handpicked tree includes a durable etched metal display tag Big Brown Pear – Pyrus communis (Heirloom Variety) Historical Significance This exceptionally rare heirloom pear was discovered very recently in the Nevada County region of California. Its rugged brown skin and large size set it apart visually, but its flavor and texture are where it truly shines. Thought to be a long-forgotten cultivar passed down through generations, its original name and history have been lost to time—but the legacy lives on thorugh its discovery by the Felix Gillet Institute team. Found growing among other antique orchard specimens, this variety is likely the result of natural selection and old-world propagation practices common in Sierra Foothill farms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Found growing among other antique orchard specimens, this variety is likely the result of natural selection and old-world propagation practices