Tree Features:
Bloom Color: Creamy white
Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 15-18 ft
Mature Spread: 10-12 ft
Harvest: Medium to large fruit mid-August to mid-September
Zone: 5-8
Pollination: Cross-pollination by a different variety of early-mid Spring blooming Asian 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: Dull yellow brushed pink Texture: Smooth & juicy, least gritty white flesh of all pears
Taste: Sweet & mild
Cooking: Ideal for fresh eating or canning
Other notes:
- Easy to grow
- Disease resistant
- Excellent producer
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)