Dwarf tree. Upright column habit. 10-12 ft tall. 8-10 ft wide. Fast growing. Full sun. White flowers. Large yellow/red blushed fruit. Most popular pear variety. | |
Prune root "suckers" and "water sprouts" whenever visible, Every year in late winter thin out criss-crossing branches and diseased wood. Spray with Dormant Oil and Lime-sulphur in March and feed with Planttone in March and November. Spray with Fruit Tree Spray every 2 weeks thru July | |
Attractive shade or street tree | |
Well drained and moist soil | |
The most popular pear variety in U.S.A. The smooth buttery flesh is sweet and juicy. Adaptable to many different soil types and growing areas. Best for fresh eating, cooking and canning. | |
Pollinate with another European pear except Seckel | |
White flowers | |
8-10' | |
10' | |
Upright | |
Fast | |
Full Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Glossy green foliage | |
Large yellow red blushed fruit, harvest late summer | |
Tree |