Tree Features:
Bloom Color: Creamy white
Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 15-18 ft
Mature Spread: 10-12 ft
Harvest: Large fruit late August to late September
Zone: 4-8
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, so cross-pollination by a different variety of early-mid Spring blooming European pear tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Deep red Texture: Juicy, gritty texture
that adds to the eating experience without being bothersome
Taste: Very sweet
Cooking: Ideal for fresh eating, or baking, cooking & canning
Other notes:
- Favorite among backyard garden pears
- Very productive and easy to store
- Ideal pear for canning
Care:
- Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)
